Even though I write and teach workshops about money, I was always embarrassed by my lack of enthusiasm for budgeting. We’re constantly given the message that the only way to be smart with our money is to stick to a budget. I get it—a budget is a great way to be smart with your ...read more
Whenever The Worth Project hosts workshops, the final hour is always dominated by Q&A. While it almost always starts off with general tactical questions (like “Should I pay off my debt or invest money for retirement?”), it almost always finds its way to a deluge of questions ...read more
When I got my first job post-college, I couldn’t believe how much money I was about to make. I had dreams of buying a car, living in a fabulous apartment, and generally enjoying life with no money worries. That is: Until my mom sat me down in front of a spreadsheet and made me ...read more
I'm so excited to introduce you to our new Finance Contributor, Erica Gellerman! Money is something we've never covered regularly, but every time we do, it's is some of our most shared and read content, and with good reason—making smart financial decisions is invaluable! We asked ...read more
For someone with a full-blown eye phobia (this Friends episode felt like a storyline straight from my life), it makes zero sense that I'd be the only one of my friends brave enough (dumb enough?) to painstakingly use a safety pin to separate each one of my lashes out post-mascara ...read more
Being young and living in a large city can be hard—there's always something to spend money on, whether it's a hot new restaurant, that trendy fitness class, or Hamilton tickets. It's easy to get caught up and find yourself with three "side hustles" just to keep afloat, but I've ...read more