One of the reasons I’ve been able to build a positive net worth quickly is because I graduated without student loans. Here’s how I did it.
Author Archives: Kaylie
Here’s How You Can Easily Save an Extra $30k for Retirement (for Real)
This isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme. It just comes down to math and figuring out what we really want.
This Is Your Real Hourly Wage and Why You Should Care About It
We work to earn money, but in the process, we end up losing money, too.
The Importance of Setting Milestones and Celebrating Little Wins
Pausing to celebrate the little wins keeps up your motivation and keeps the to-do list dread at bay.
A Simple Guide to Credit: What Credit Even Is and How You Can Improve It
Understanding how credit works helps you take advantage of it, rather than it taking advantage of you.
Got Debt? Here’s How You Can Deal With It.
Debt means you owe somebody money. Here’s how to pay it down and get some control back.
Buy the Fancy Chocolate, Not the Fancy Car
My philosophy on saving money isn’t one of “making cuts” but of “making choices” and aligning your spending with your priorities.
A Love Letter to Leftovers (and 4 Tips to Make the Most of Yours)
I love leftovers, and I think you should too. Here are four ways to make the most of yours.
High-Interest Savings Accounts: What They Are and Why You Need One
High-interest savings accounts let your money work for you. And thanks to online banks, they’re more accessible than ever.
The Power of Insourcing – Another Way to Pay Yourself First
When you hear the terms “insourcing” and “outsourcing”, you probably think of businesses, but it’s a framework we can also apply to our individual lives and households as well.
Butch On a Budget 