Saving is Not the Same as Investing
The most common ways to earn interest are through investment accounts or savings accounts. So how different are they?
Mikayla
Do You Believe These Credit Myths?
Let’s get this out of the way right up front: All of the following myths are false! Let’s talk about why. You should pay off your credit card before the statement posts. Not if you want any reward points! In my experience, you only receive points/miles/cash back based on the spending that is reflected on … Read more
BBQ Lentil Pizza
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 8-10 minutes; Servings: 6-8 slices
Hans will happily eat just about anything, but BBQ sauce has a special place in his heart. I enjoy cooking, but my heart is filled with quick and easy meals like this one.
Spicy Chocolate Mousse Pie
Prep Time: 5/30 minutes; Cook Time: 0/10 minutes; Chill Time: 2-4 hours; Servings: 8
If you’re not sold on tofu or the spicy/sweet combo, you will just need to trust me now and thank me later. Tofu lends all of the creamy texture and none of its own flavor. And for those who have experienced Mexican hot chocolate, the flavor combination of chocolate, cinnamon, and chili pepper will be familiar.
You Should Try White Water Rafting
“Okay, we’ve got two rapids in a row up here,” explains our guide. He then calls out loudly, “Backward one!” Upon hearing this command, the other five of us on the raft lean back, plunge our paddles into the rocky water, and push them toward the front of the raft by leaning forward. “The second … Read more
How to Dress for Winter Sports
Last winter, I wrote about learning to enjoy winter in New Hampshire, citing winter sports as a key factor, and Hans is working through a series of posts introducing the basics of skiing (downhill & cross-country). His posts will tell you what you need to know about gear (skis, poles, etc.), but you may still be … Read more
How I Threw a Frugal(ish) Bachelorette Party
Welcome to wedding season, everyone! If you’re like my poor friend, Jenni, and had a wedding planned for 2020, I imagine things didn’t look quite like how you imagined. This particular couple opted for a smaller-scale backyard wedding and postponed the big event and all pre-ceremony activities by a year. And now here we are! … Read more
How to Survive – and Even Enjoy – the Cold, Dark Winters
When I met Hans during college, I did not come close to matching his enthusiasm for winter. For me, winter meant dry skin and the constant need to chip ice off my car’s windshield. For Hans, winter meant the opportunity to ski. I’ve come to find out that being a “winter person” is much like … Read more
Here’s What You Need to Know About Credit
Credit. There sure are a lot of opinions and misconceptions about it! If you don’t know what your credit score means – If you have a low credit score or limited/nonexistent credit history – If you think you’re better off avoiding credit altogether – …read on (: Benefits of good credit Your credit history is … Read more
How I Spend $0 Per Day (excluding essentials & some days)
For many of us, it is all too easy to spend a little here and a little there without ever thinking too much about it. One way to become more intentional with your money is to track how often you are spending it. If you want to challenge yourself, the internet is full of advice … Read more