Your 20s are the experimental decade of adulthood. You’re learning so much about yourself during this time. If you’d like to know about what I learned in my 20s about money, take a look at these 20 principles. 1. Food is your largest expense Food is your largest expense if you allow it to be. […]
It seems that all anyone is talking about lately is the economy, so why is money still such a tough topic to discuss with your nearest and dearest? They say married couples fight over money more than anything else, but what about when you just started dating? That’s possibly even more awkward. The First Date […]
I was sitting at brunch last weekend eating greasy eggs with one of my guy friends. “So, how’s the love life?” I asked. “Eh,” Tom replied shrugging his shoulders. “What? You’re not hunting and fishing?” I asked, doing my best Patti Stanger impression. “Nah, it’s not that,” he said. “It’s just that dating is so […]
I recently separated from a boyfriend of several years and am now dating someone new. Long story short, I separated from the ex because I always had to pay for everything. I feel stupid and angry at how long I accepted no progress with him. The separation so far has been reasonably amicable and I’m […]
How, exactly, should married couples discuss money? It’s a delicate subject because most everyone knows that finances are at the root of many divorces. But if you think about it for a minute, that’s all the more reason to find effective, practical ways to discuss the topic. If you can’t talk frankly with the person […]
A strong relationship with your partner, and a solid, secure financial life together, begins with what you bring to the table. As a money and relationship coach, I work with couples who struggle with this; and, while there’s a lot they need to work on together, they first must start with themselves. And so do […]
I’m proud of the fact that, I achieved a couple major financial goals in my 20s, namely paying off all my credit card debt and building a career that has allowed me to save money every month. But this November, I will turn 32 — hmm, that’s sort of upsetting to actually see written down […]
Times are tough and women are looking for ways to cut back. We at The Frisky are determined to bring you the best budget beauty out there, but we are also not going to lie to you: some things you just can’t skimp on. You may never notice the difference between a CoverGirl and a […]
When shopping, there are items that you came to buy in the first place, and then there are items that you want to have. And then there are items that you did not even know you wanted, but you ended up buying anyway. If this happens to you, you probably know that you can easily […]
