Anxiety now surpasses depression as the number one mental illness affecting college students. This is not surprising given that millennials face challenges that many prior generations did not face – namely, massive student loan debt and a weak job market. The...
I try to keep things positive on this blog. No one reads a blog to listen to someone whine or complain. People read an article to learn something, to feel inspired, or to be empowered to improve their lives in some way. Many bloggers focus on reaching goals,...
My car recently had a flat tire, and when I went to a mechanic to get the tire replaced, I got some bad news. My 16 year old car had not one, not two, but three separate, major problems that needed to be fixed soon. The shop estimated the repairs would cost $1,600....
I recently read an article entitled $250,000 a Year is Not Middle Class. The author argues that because families who make $250,000 per year earn more than most Americans, an income of $250,000 is not middle class. The implication is that these “elite” earners need to...
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to lose weight? The gyms are always jam packed in January, and by February, they already start emptying out. So many people try to lose weight, get frustrated when they don’t see results, and give up. I’ve been there. Here is...
With 2015 coming to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the past year and thinking about everything I want to accomplish in 2016. Natalie Bacon, the blogger behind Financegirl, recently shared an inspiring post about how to plan your best year yet. If you’re...
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