Posted On: July 22, 2014 | Posted In: Millennials | Posted by: Broke Millennial®
Long-time readers may remember my first financial lesson came from the rough-and-tumble suburban streets in North Carolina on a hot summer’s morning. To make all my journalism professors happy, I can condense an 800+ word story into a few sentences: As an enterprising seven-year-old, I set up a doughnut stand during my mother’s yard sale. … Continued
Posted On: July 3, 2014 | Posted In: Personal Finance 101 | Posted by: Broke Millennial®
“I’m sorry, your card has been declined.” “Umm, okay could you try it again?” “I swiped it twice times. It isn’t working.” This is never a conversation you want to have after trying to pay for brunch, but it happened to me last month. No sooner did the last words come out of the waitress’s … Continued
Posted On: June 27, 2014 | Posted In: Saving | Posted by: Broke Millennial®
Volunteering often invokes the image of selfless people giving of their time to help humanity (or animals). Or high school kids looking to round out a college application. Regardless, volunteer work often requires donating your time for a greater cause. Then there are people, like me, who like to volunteer labor in exchange for getting … Continued
Posted On: June 26, 2014 | Posted In: Debt | Posted by: Broke Millennial®
You’ll find that I’m on a bit of a the bridesmaid kick. Here is my story for US News’ My Money Blog on how to tell a bride no! The wedding industry is a multibillion dollar market, and most bridesmaids can understand why. The average cost of being a bridesmaid hovers around $1,700, according to … Continued
Posted On: June 20, 2014 | Posted In: Saving | Posted by: Broke Millennial®
The wealthy may abandon Park Avenue for refuge in the The Hamptons, but some of us are willing (read: have to) tough out the strange smells and extreme heat of summer in New York City. Below is a list of free or cheap things to do for New York City dwellers or potential visitors. I … Continued
