Running tips for people who don’t like running
I consider myself a self-forced runner, a member of the community of runners that loathe…
A football fan’s guide to the Super Bowl—for people who aren’t football fans
Look, it’s an outdated notion that women don’t watch football. At least forty-five percent of…
My Filipino-American Parents and the American Dream
Over 25 years ago, my parents immigrated to America from the Philippines. My Dad tells…
My First Job: Reflections from the Drive Thru Window
My very first job for a real company was working the drive thru at a…
Dressing for the Job You Want
There’s a saying in the corporate world that goes, “Dress for the job you want,…
Famous Financial Proverbs I Don’t Really Care For
Proverbs are awesome. They were super helpful back in high school when I needed to…
The Shopaholic’s 10 Credit Card Commandments
Hello. My name is Mary and I am a shopaholic. Okay, former shopaholic. I had…
The Importance of Credit Cards and Your Credit History (Mostly the Latter)
Last week, I tried to illustrate the importance of having a credit card. Judging from…
Give Yourself a Little Credit
Contrary to popular belief, credit cards are not evil. Even if they were, they would…
Advice for the Bridesmaid on a Budget
Being a bridesmaid is one of sisterhood’s greater honors. It’s an opportunity for ladies to…
An Ode to the Food I Ate When I Was Broke
A woman found a spider in her Chef Boyardee ravioli last month. My first thought…
Irresponsible Ways I Waste Money
The other day I paid a $24.50 library fine. That’s right. $24.50. And no, library…
Tricky Job Interview Questions
By and large, job interviews are not that bad. After all, you are being asked…
Writing a Post-Interview Thank You Letter
Have you ever had an awesome first date and really wanted a second one? If…
Dos and Seriously, Don’ts for Your Next Job Interview
These last few days, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing candidates for our summer internship…
If I Were Cool Enough To Give a Commencement Address, It Would Go Something Like This
To the Graduating Class of 2012: Congratulations! I’m sure it feels like just yesterday you…
Getting Out of Debt For Real This Time
Ugh. Debt. Debt is gross. It’s got a random silent “b.” What’s up with that?…