I recently went to see the New York Philharmonic in Central Park. I’ve been here a little over a year now, and I’m blown away by the sheer amount of budget-friendly activities in the city. This event cost me nothing. Just open air, tons of people, and great music. A group of us picked up some cheese and box wine …
Backpacking through Europe on a budget
Hello, all! My name is Anna and I am Jane’s younger sister. I just graduated college this past May and am currently backpacking through Europe for a month. Greetings from Barcelona! I have been backpacking solo for 2 weeks now and I have learned, amongst many other things, how affordable traveling can be! My trip started in Lisbon, Portugal, and …
Do you have too much in your emergency fund?
There’s this guideline to having an emergency fund; save three to six month’s worth of expenses (expenses, not salary). The importance of having a cash buffer to fall back on in case of emergencies can’t be stressed enough; however, I do think that there’s a lot to be unpacked in a simple recommendation of “three to six months of expenses”.
Graduation gifts on a budget
Ideas for the high school grad, college grad, and even professional school grad, all within a reasonable budget.
A weekend trip to Miami – the cost breakdown
I recently did a four-day trip to Miami and I wasn’t afraid to spend money.
Being a Wedding Guest on a Budget
Wedding season starts a few years after graduation, and seems to go on until people start having kids. How do you budget for something that stretches across multiple years?
How To Save Money: 5 Easy Tips To Get You Started
Hey, all! Today’s post comes from Brian, who is the owner of Grind Fit Gear and founder of Millennial Money Guide. He launched Millennial Money Guide in order to share his experience and knowledge in finance and entrepreneurship. He teaches others how to balance finances with living a great life now and preparing for the future through entrepreneurial ventures and fiscally smart decision …
Living on less: You don’t need as much as you think
Earlier today, I was reading this fascinating thread on Reddit about living in NYC on 35K (or less) a year. Some Redditors explained how they could live on this amount and still save a significant amount of money. While I do have the luxury of a job that pays me much more than that, my aggressive savings goals mean that I …