3 Ways To Avoid Going Broke When Moving Overseas
Having too much baggage is definitely “baggage” that can cost you. I only have a measly 10 days left in Oxford! I’ve done my best to live it up without spending too much money. (Example A: Yesterday,...
View ArticleCheap And Healthy Ways To Attend BBQs
Veggies are a great alternative … just save some room on the grill for the protein! Barbecue season officially launched when we celebrated Memorial Day a couple weeks ago. From now through September,...
View ArticleTweet Of The Day: June 6, 2013
It’s hard to get people to talk about money in person, so it’s a good thing that Twitter exists. People will talk about anything there! Here’s our favorite money-related tweet of the day....
View Article3 Questions To Help You Start That Side Hustle
Does wrangling these guys sound like fun to you? While saving money is great, making more money may be the most effective way to up your financial game. You could ask your boss for a raise, but...
View ArticleHow To Go Abroad Without Going Broke [WEBINAR]
Pound-for-pound(s), Mike knows his stuff.It’s hard to believe, but an entire school year has passed since Mike Restiano started giving this blog some extra “colour” (as well as an extra “u,” here and...
View ArticleNail Polish Can Help More Than Nails (And Other Quick Fashion Fixes)
Stylish and money savvy. I got a pedicure for the first time a couple weeks ago. I’d never gotten one because I didn’t see the point when I could do the same thing myself for so much cheaper. But, my...
View ArticleMoving To A New City? How To Combat A Higher Cost Of Living
Surprisingly, the natives didn’t direct Sasha to Chinatown to save money on food, clothing, or anything else. Sasha isn’t interning with us this summer, but she’s still interning. And she’s doing it...
View Article4 Financial Tips For New Grads Of High School And College
College grads: You may not see either of these again … Another graduation season is finally wrapping up. The caps have been tossed, the speeches (laboriously) given, and by now, you’ve realized that...
View ArticleBe A “Man Of Steal” When It Comes To Good Financial Ideas
He’s super … thanks for asking! For most of us, inspiration is everywhere. For Hollywood folk, though, inspiration seems limited to “already successful stuff.” This is especially true with summer...
View ArticleBig Savings On Big Flavor: Stock Up On Pick-Your-Own Berries
The fruits of Anna’s labors. On Father’s Day, I went strawberry picking with my family. Before we went, I was envisioning the kind of strawberry picking I did as a kid—gathering one quart of delicious...
View Article5 Beach Wardrobe Essentials You Can Spice Up On The Cheap
Here’s your canvas; now get creative! Over Father’s Day, my family rented a beach house on a whim. I needed a lot of things for the week we’d be gone. There were the essentials (food, water, and...
View Article4 Ways To Decorate Your Apartment On A Budget
Pinterest, tell me how to turn these into art … NOW. Have you ever reached for a broom only to remember you never bought one? Is there a blanket on your window because, oh yeah, windows need curtains?...
View ArticleStuck In NYC (Almost): How I’m Trying To Save On Transportation
There are probably worse places in NYC to spend 3 hours … I recently walked 28 blocks in 90-degree heat from my dorm to Grand Central Station with a suitcase, ripped duffel, backpack, and grocery bag...
View ArticleHow To Plan A Guilt-Free Summer Vacation
Free wine? Yeah, that could work in a hotel’s favor! After a long summer studying for my pesky CPA exam, I decided that September will be time for some relaxation! It just so happens that a few of my...
View ArticleWould Becoming Homeless Be A Good Strategy To Cut Costs?
Ken Ilgunas spent his grad school years living in a van (but not this one). Could/would you do that? A couple weeks ago, Ken Ilgunas popped up on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (here’s the best clip...
View ArticleWhy Saving Money Makes It Easier To Spend Money
Expensive jeans? So long as you plan ahead, they can be yours—guilt-free! Probably the most useful financial step I’ve taken in the past few months is setting up a savings account dedicated to...
View ArticleHow To Save Money On Food And More During A Camping Trip
Do NOT forget the s’mores materials. This cannot be stressed enough. Have you ever gone camping with friends only to realize you’ve packed 10 times the amount of food that you could possibly consume...
View ArticleShare Your Money-Savvy Celebrations For Our 1-Year Anniversary
Your readership is gift enough! (We already have that? OK, let’s shop for some premium blog plugins then.) Milestones abound on the SALT™ Blog this week. Intern Carmen turned 22 (a happy belated!),...
View Article5 Favorites For Scoring Online Deals, Coupons, And Other Savings
You’ll be happy buying essentials online, like this toilet paper all the way from Japan. (Probably not advised if you’re in a rush.) Just because you’re broke doesn’t mean you can stop buying toilet...
View ArticleCheap, Easy Ways To Have Fun This Summer
Now, that’s a big homemade Slip ‘N Slide! This past week was my county’s annual farm fair. Some city folk may not understand its significance, but it’s a pretty big deal where I grew up—heck, everyone...
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