Real financial advice for real scientists
Have you ever heard a rap song about saving money? No? Then today is your lucky day, my friends. Your life isn’t complete until you hear a rap song about saving money. Let me introduce you to Lil Dicky. He doesn’t rap about buying Bentleys and poppin’ caps. In fact, he does the opposite….
There are twin evil monsters that live in my apartment complex. Their dull metallic outer frames are only matched in ugliness and vile by their cavernous, gaping, rotating inner mouths. They demand constant sacrifices, and nevertheless things often disappear into their mouths never to be seen again. They’re the machines in my laundromat. Don’t believe…
I hate our apartment with the passion of 1,000 fires. That’s why I was so surprised when I convinced Zach that we should stay here when our lease comes up for renewal in a couple months. Let me rewind and explain… I became accustomed to a certain way of life, with a certain amount…
Christmas can be one of the biggest budget-busters of the year if you’re not careful. I’ve shared my secrets on how to save up for Christmas and shop strategically for gifts, but that’s only a fraction of the puzzle. Now, I’ll share some of my favorite frugal Christmas gift ideas that’ll still let you…
I used to love Christmas shopping as a kid. Me, my mom, and my sister would head to the mall for the day and wander around aimlessly throwing shiny things in the cart. We didn’t have any Christmas shopping strategies in mind; we just were drawn in like moths to a flame. My dad…
I have come to teach you how to brew too. Why brew your own beer, though? Let me try and convince you… It’s tasty, and you can make beer whenever and however you like it. Have a hankering for an Oktoberfest in March? Brew it yourself. It’s a lot of fun, and really does…
Every time I walk into an upscale department store, it’s a mystifying experience. I’ve never been to another country (except for Canada, and as a northerner, that doesn’t count), but I imagine it’s a bit like the same thing. Everyone looks kind of similar and maybe even sounds the same, but something is just…
This year’s garden will soon come to an end, but it’s not time to close up shop just yet. We planted our garden this spring with the hopes of saving some money on fresh vegetables—and I’m not gonna lie, I was also looking for a good excuse to get my fingers dirty. The latter…
I have another confession to make…before we started managing our money better, me and my husband used to spend $800 per month on dining out. And that was even after spending $675 per month on groceries! Between the two of us, we were each literally eating away $24 every day. Things were getting dire with…
I’m on a quest to reduce my monthly food bill. I’ve done a lot of great things so far—I’ve streamlined my process for cooking at home by collecting recipes, planning meals, and making cooking more hassle-free. Heck, I’ve even started freezer cooking. But there’s one thing left that’s really been bothering me. We buy…
