Here on Cash Fasting, I’ve created two gift guides with the focus of finding unique/whimsical gifts under $20. The other day, I had a slight disagreement with the author of the blog’s most recent guest series, Get Your Ducks In A Row. She argued that gift guides should focus on things that are practical. I can understand where she’s coming …
The Costs (And Benefits) of Job Hopping – Get Your Ducks In A Row
This is the 4th installment of the guest series – Get Your Ducks In A Row – where Anna, a newly graduated working professional, discusses personal finance topics for those in their 20s. Today’s topic? Job hopping. When I first started working, I was convinced that any stint less than two years would be a blemish on my resume. I …
Set Up Your Retirement Early – Get Your Ducks In A Row
This is Part 3 in the guest series, Get Your Ducks In A Row, which focuses on important financial knowledge to have in your 20s, written by someone in who’s just starting out in the working world. All posts in this series are available here. ____________ Thinking about retirement during your first job may seem like a juxtaposition. You’re battling …
Credit Cards & Building Credit From Scratch – Get Your Ducks In A Row
This is Part 2 in a series. You can read Part 1 here, and see all posts in this series here. Welcome back to Get Your Ducks In A Row. Today’s topic: credit cards, credit scores, and how to start off on the right foot. The average American holds $6,577 in credit card debt; less than 40% of cardholders pay …
Building a Budget & Investing – Get Your Ducks In A Row
Hey Cash Fasting readers! As I hinted in my last post, I’ve got a new series for you starting today. Get Your Ducks In A Row comes from Anna, a 20-something struggling through the post-college transition and figuring out life day-by-day. Enjoy! ____________ Hi everyone, I’m Anna. This year, I entered the workforce and am now learning to navigate my financials. …