Have you been trying to limit screen time for yourself? We’re talking about policing kids’ screen time over at CorporetteMoms today, but digital detox is important for adults too…
Where to Recycle, Donate, and Sell Your Work Clothes
We talked about how to know when to throw out your work clothes a few weeks ago — but we only briefly got into what to DO with them. Here are some tips on where to recycle, donate, and sell your work clothes…
How to Automate Your Savings to Amortize Big Expenses and Save Money
What are your best tips on how to automate your savings? How much each month do you send to automatic savings (versus automatic investments)? Do you save for specific big expenses (like bills you know are coming), breaking them into smaller chunks each month, or are you just saving for a future nebulous expense like a downpayment or wedding?
What Clothes Do You Keep at Your Office?
What clothes do you keep at your office — and how does the list vary if you’re in a business casual office versus a conservative office?
Mid-Level Job Application Tips: Share Your Best Advice for Mid-Levels!
There’s a ton of advice in college and grad school about how to apply for jobs… but not all of that advice still works when you’ve been out 5-10 years. So what ARE the best job application tips for mid-levels? Come share yours…
How Much Do You Keep Track of Your Health Stats? (Plus, Kat’s Weird Health Chart!)
How much do you keep track of your own health stats like triglyceride levels and so forth? How much do you trust your doctor to “find something” when things are wrong? (Also, I’m sharing my weird little Excel health chart…)
The Money Snapshot: A Chemist in New Jersey Shares Thoughts on Student Loans, Mortgages, & More!
Huge thanks to reader P, a 29-year-old married chemist living in NJ, for sharing her money snapshot with us!
Some of the Top Things Readers Bought Recently…
Readers were asking recently for a round-up of some of the top things that readers have bought recently… these were some of the most-purchased items from January 2019!
Workplace Emergencies: Looking Polished But Being Prepared
A reader was advised to keep her home/car keys and cell phone on her person at all times — and wondered how the heck to do that with professional women’s workwear.
The Hunt: Camisoles for Work
Hunting for a great camisole for work? We’ve got some great options for you…
At What Age Did You Start Dating Seriously – And How Did You Balance It With Academics and Career?
So here’s a little question for you guys: at what age did you start dating seriously? Would you say you’ve been permanently single, or that you’ve dated person after person in pretty quick succession? If you’ve always been partnered, what tips do you have for balancing academics and career with your love life? As I’ve … Read More about At What Age Did You Start Dating Seriously – And How Did You Balance It With Academics and Career?
Tales from the Wallet: How Much Money Do You Need to Be Happy?
The latest studies say $105K is the “optimal salary” for happiness for Americans — do you agree with that?