saveyourselffinance

Loud, But Not Proud

At work, I walk in and holler at people, literally. Don’t worry, it’s expected of me. That’s the culture of my workplace. There are some very loud people.

The Break-Up

Two years ago, I went through a really rough break-up. I had been in this relationship for eight years. Like any long-term relationship, we had our good and bad days. Toward the end, it was brutal.

Who Reads the Small Print?

How many of you have gone into a store for shampoo or a pair of fuzzy slippers and left with a new utility company? Not many, I bet.

You’ve Quit—Be Sure That’s What You Want

After several talks with my employee about her inconsistent work schedule, she decided to quit. She regretted it almost immediately.

Dear, Baby J.

Dear, Baby J.
Even though you won’t see the outside world for another month, when you arrive, you will hear bedtime stories from your Mom and Dad about savings and stocks and investments, oh my.

From No-No to YOLO in Two Short Years

Remember when almost all financial advice explained ways to get out of debt and to save money? Now, a YOLO mindset has taken over.

When a Cheapskate Encounters a Windfall

What happens when a cheapskate like me comes across a financial windfall?

Offering Help Nobody Wants

Like many aging parents, mine never need help. With anything. Ever.

Slow the F&@k Down

In all my years of director-level work, I have never been asked to slow down. It’s always been: Speed up. Go faster. Off the cliff. Now, do it again

All By Myself: The Perks of Solo Travel

I love to travel. Alone. I enjoy making all the decisions or no decisions at all. When I travel alone, I like to just sit in an outdoor café and people watch. Or sit on a park bench and people watch. I often do simple things.