It’s been in the 80’s for the past week here in Austin. It feels like spring has sprung, even if the calendar still says February. While it’s not quite spring, it is tax season! I’ve finally got all my W2’s in hand, and so I calculated exactly how much I earned last year. I earned $32,242 before […]
Author: Kara
Here’s How I Spent $68 on Food in January
Move over Beyonce. Last week it was I who broke the internet! I sent out a tweet last week that read “Going over my mint budgets today. I spent $43 on #groceries this month, $25 on two meals out. $68 total on #food for the whole month. wowza” That’s right. I spent $68 on food total last […]
I’m Going to FinCon ’16!
FinCon ’16, get at me! As all good personal finance bloggers know, FinCon is the Mecca of the online personal finance world. A whole conference about personal finance and the online world…oh my gosh, I’m so excited. And it’s in San Diego, one of the prettiest cities in the whole damn country. Dreams really do […]
How I’m Paying off That $1,200 Credit Card Bill
Last week I went on a mind blowing spending spree. I spent $1,200 in a matter of three days, all in the name of earning credit card rewards. It was actually really fun and kind of freeing in a way. Having spent the last year and a half in extreme frugal mode, where even spending on […]
Fill The Bucket List Challenge
I’m a little late on this one but better late than never! Maggie over at Northern Expenditure wrote a lovely post called ‘The Fill the Bucket List.’ In her own words, “a fill-the-bucket list focuses on the opportunities you have had and the things you’ve taken a chance and done.” Long before I was your […]
How (And Why) I spent $1,200 This Week
Holy smokes. I just went on a spending spree y’all! One of truly epic proportions. In less than a week I spent the equivalent of an entire month’s living expenses. $1,200 to be exact. I’m sure most of you out there are wondering if I’ve lost my damn mind. How could I spend so much, […]
Remembering to Enjoy the Now
One of my new years resolutions was to find more balance and less stress in my life. I want- and need- to be more present in my daily life. I often race ahead and plan, plan, plan, and end up missing out on what’s actually happening. Additionally, I overload myself when it comes to side hustles in […]
Why I Put $9 Into My Savings Account
Last week as I was walking into a meeting I found a $20 bill on the ground. A windfall! It was the most exciting thing to happen to me all day. Now, like any good pf blogger, my first thought was that the universe had given me a little boost to my savings. But to be totally […]
Why I Have Trouble Spending Money
As a personal finance blogger, I’m proud to list off the ways I save money. I use coupons at the grocery store, I eat leftovers from my side hustle. I’ve been known to go on month long spending bans. It’s a badge of honor. There’s another part of the equation though. Frugality aside, I personally have […]
2016 Goals
Happy new year! I know pretty much already everyone posted their goals/resolutions/dreams, but I was deep in vacation mode. After a year of non-stop work I jumped on my holiday break as a chance to finally, really and truly, STOP. I took a real and prolonged break and it has made all the difference. But […]