It happens to all of us — sometimes you just need to rein in your purchasing. So here are 12 easy tips for how to stop shopping…
Where Do You Find Your Quiet?
Several months ago, I was asked to introduce myself to a group by telling everyone “where I found my inspiration, and where I found my quiet.” The second part has stuck with me and I thought would make an interesting discussion here today…
The Kid Question: Have You Ever Felt Like You Needed to Choose Between Kids and Career?
A much older friend was telling me about how, in the ’70s and ’80s, women often felt like they had to choose between career and kids… and I thought it might be an interesting discussion to have today in 2019. Have you ever received that messaging, or felt like certain careers were completely incompatible with motherhood?
Do Professionals Like Lawyers Need a Nice Car?
Do professionals like lawyers need a nice car to impress clients?
Open Thread: What Does Your Dream Home Look Like?
Fantasy open thread time: what does your dream home look like? Do you want sprawling space — or something tiny and cozy? Open concept? All white everywhere? Do tell…
Screen Time and You: How Do You Limit Your Screen Time?
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…
Coffee Break: Inside Out Umbrella
Spring is coming — or so they say. This inside-out umbrella looks like a great option for when spring rains start…
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?
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!
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?
