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February 2019 Debt Payoff Update

March 20, 2019

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As a financial blogger, sometimes I like to think that I’ve got my shit together. The truth is, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I fuck up royally, and guess what folks, it’s this month. See, I’ve been sort of hiding something from everyone, and this is the month I get it off my chest. It’s kind…

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6 Reasons We Don’t Follow The Dave Ramsey Plan

March 13, 2019

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  Almost everyone has heard of Dave Ramsey, even your sweet old nana. He’s done a lot of great things for the personal finance world and helped a shit ton of people get out of debt. If you’re not quite up to speed with DR, he’s got a series of “baby steps” you follow (in…

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Side Hustle Series: Teach Yoga to Kids

March 8, 2019

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  One of the things I’m always stressing for scientists is how important it is to have a side hustle. This will help supplement your income, because we all know that most science jobs pay you in peanuts and well-wishes (unless you can get a gig with Elon Musk; in which case taaaake me with youuuuu)….

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Science Job Budget Breakdown: Veterinarian

March 6, 2019

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  Have you ever wanted to be a veterinarian? I’m pretty sure it was every little kid’s dream job. But most people chose a different path once they found out how difficult it is. That’s why I decided to actually break down the cost/benefit analysis in this video. I found a REAL job posted on…

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Gee Nonterah: Microbiologist and Side Hustler Extraordinaire

February 27, 2019

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  You probably think there’s not a lot of scientists that are side hustlers, right? Wrong! Gee Nonterah is one awesome scientist who’s killing it with her side hustles. In this interview we talk about what led her to start her side hustle, what she does, and the challenges she’s faced in balancing her family…

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How to Make Instant Pot Greek Yogurt

February 20, 2019

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  Greek yogurt is tasty. But Greek yogurt is expensive. UNLESS you make your own, that is. How TF do you do that? Believe it or not, it’s easier than you think, and just requires three simple ingredients. I’ll show you exactly how to cook your own Greek yogurt in this video, regardless of whether…

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How to Be an Independent Contractor and Not Get Screwed Over

February 13, 2019

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  Let’s face it. Independent contracting is getting more and more popular for scientists, mostly because the government is cheap AF. You’re basically becoming a one-person businessman. Being a business owner is WAY different than being an employee. You need to figure out how to pay your own quarterly taxes, get health insurance, and finagle…

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January 2019 Debt Payoff Update

February 6, 2019

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  January 2019 was a just-OK month for us. But that doesn’t mean it was a bad month – far from the truth! In fact, in the upcoming months we’ll be able to make BIG progress towards our goal of being debt-free. W00t! Also new in this video, I walk you through my own Undebt.it…

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8 Weird Ways We Save A Ton of Money

January 30, 2019

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  Being weird has a lot of advantages. You get to stick out from the pack, experience a different side of life, and find true friends who like you for the weird person you are. Another advantage that people don’t often think about is that you can save money by being weird! If you’re interested…

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Science Job Budget Breakdown: Habitat Restoration Ecologist

January 23, 2019

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  Let’s assume you find a great science job to apply to. Sweet! The next question is – does it even pay enough? Thankfully we’re scientists armed with the awesome power of math, spreadsheet wizardry, and enough internet research skills to wow your grandparents. We don’t have to guess; let’s nerd this question up. In…

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