Prepping often gets a bad, or weird, reputation in mainstream media. Prepping, as it’s referred to, is basically being prepared for a major disaster where emergency personnel can’t get to you for several days. Some people take it further and try to have enough prepping supplies to last 6 months or longer, but for the […]
Archives for May 2015
Money Advice for New Grads
When I graduated from college, I thought I knew a lot. I knew how to do laundry, how to feed myself and save money at the same time, and how to interview well. All very valuable things you need to know by the time you graduate from college, or so I thought. While I wouldn’t […]
Leaving the Bank of Mom & Dad
The Millennial generation often gets a bad reputation for being unmotivated, over-confident in their abilities, and a host of other hyperbolic stereotypes. Often overlooked are those millennials, like those in other generations, that work hard, save their money, and spend responsibly. However, when more than one-third of adult millennials receive regular financial support from their […]
How to Use Draft to Track Your Investments
With all of the wearable tracking devices out there, plus the multitude of apps on your phone, it’s easier than ever to get an overview of your health. With apps, you can get an overview of your financial health, especially your budget and savings goals. However, if you’ve been looking for a way to analyze your […]
Would You Move to Save More Money?
When we talk about reducing our cost of living, we usually talk in terms of moving closer to work to reduce transportation costs, or downsizing to cut housing costs. However, one thing not often discussed is moving to live where it’s cheaper. While this not be possible for some, many of us could probably do […]