How to Study Much More Effectively

If you want to study far more effectively then you have come to the right place. This guide will show you how you can make the most of the hours you have, without making you feel as though you are constantly putting hours of effort into something that isn’t going to work for you. Space…

Financial Tips for New Stage Management Grads

Financial Tips for New Stage Management Grads

May is right around the corner and it makes me think of being a shiny, new graduate. What an absolutely freaking terrifying exciting time! As a new graduate stage manager, I remember the challenges that come with navigating the financial landscape after graduation. It can be overwhelming to figure out how to make ends meet…

Accountability: March 2023

Profile I am thirty eight years old and I’m a digital event producer and very occasional freelance stage manager. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with. I work a variety of small side hustles and am a full time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending & Saving So things…

How To Spend Your Vacation Money Safely

Image Source It’s always an exciting time when you go on vacation. You end up counting down the months, weeks, days, and finally hours before you head to your local airport and fly away to an exotic destination! You undoubtedly have plenty of “street smarts” and know how to take care of yourself in unknown…

Money Dysmorphia and the 21st Century Gal

Money Dysmorphia and the 21st Century Gal

As a follow up to my post the other day, I was left thinking about how I was sort of regretting not paying for a more expensive apartment to the tune of an extra £400-500 to enable making going to the gym easier. And then in the same paragraph groaning about the £4 to take…

4 Ways To Fill Your Time When You’re Single

Pexels You may for any number of reasons find yourself single and having more alone time on your hands at some point in your life. It doesn’t have to be viewed as a negative situation or turn of events. Instead, consider it a chance to find yourself and do things you enjoy. If you’re looking…

5 Ways To Ensure Your Safety When On Vacation

Image Credit No matter the time of year, going on a vacation is always a good way to relax and unwind. It also allows you to go on new adventures and explore exciting destinations. Despite this, turning on your “vacation brain” and living absolutely carefree is not a good idea. From health risks to being…

18.) So I will always have good health insurance. And any other reasonable insurance to keep from bankrupting myself because of an accident or an act of god or a drunken lunatic driving a car into the living room of my house.

18.) So I will always have good health insurance. And any other reasonable insurance to keep from bankrupting myself because of an accident or an act of god or a drunken lunatic driving a car into the living room of my house.

This series looks at a list of rules I made 10 years ago when I first started this blog regarding how I intended to approach money and life.  Well. I have largely failed at this. I have had health insurance the majority (though not all) of the time since starting this blog but my goodness,…

The Best Ways to Make Passive Income This Year

Pexels – CCO Licence Are you looking for ways to diversify your income stream and earn money even while you sleep? Passive income is the answer. With the right strategies in place, you can generate revenue without actively working on a project every day.  Below,  we’ll take a look at some of the best ways…

At the Limits of My Motivation

At the Limits of My Motivation

I have seen something somewhere along the lines of you can prioritize your relationships, your job, your health or your social life and generally you can manage two of these but probably not more. The first time I saw this stuck with me because there is a phrase most people who do any production management…

5 Recession-Proof Ways To Boost Your Income

Pixabay It’s easy to start worrying when a recession hits. When the whole country struggles financially it could make you wonder if your personal finances will be safe. In addition, with the rising costs of living, you may already have needed a boost to your income. Is it possible to boost your income during a…

A Tale of Two Coffee Pots

A Tale of Two Coffee Pots

I got addicted to coffee considerably later than most folks I know. Through most of my twenties I had a tradition of getting a fancy drink at the coffee shop on board the ship where I worked on the last day of the cruise before settling in to do my end of cruise paperwork and…

Accountability: February 2023

Profile I am thirty eight years old and I’m a digital event producer and very occasional freelance stage manager. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with. I work a variety of small side hustles and am a full time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending & Saving Guys. I…

An Unexpected Cost When Moving Abroad: Apartment Basics

An Unexpected Cost When Moving Abroad: Apartment Basics

Even when you think you’ve planned for most expenses, there are always a few that pop up – seemingly out of nowhere, right? But then also they seem wildly obvious when they are happening. When I moved into my apartment in England this year, I was a little surprised by the annual water bill that…

17.) I will start a roller derby team.

17.) I will start a roller derby team.

This series looks at how I’m doing with a list of goals I created in 2014 that I called my Money Manifesto. So this will be a quick update. I did not start a roller derby team. Sadly. But after many years of this dream being entirely dormant, upon moving to London, I started taking…

5 Affordable Businesses You Can Start Today

Pixabay There are many reasons people want to start businesses. Perhaps you’re looking for a change of pace or change of career. Maybe you want to make some extra money from a business you run in your spare time. Whatever your reasoning, there are many businesses you can start with little money and few qualifications.…

The Tavern of Conquests

The Tavern of Conquests

So speaking of side hustles, I’ve been working on one with two friends from college since July and we were hoping to have it done in time for Valentine’s Day. Friends, making a game is way harder than we thought. BUT – our Beta test version is done and we setup our IndieGoGo a few…

Why You Should Contact an Attorney Before Selling Your Property

Are you thinking of selling your home? You may be wondering if it’s really necessary to hire a real estate lawyer. The truth is that there are many benefits to using the services of an experienced lawyer when selling your property. From contract negotiations to dispute resolution, hiring a qualified legal professional can help ensure…

Travel Tips for Adventurers on a Budget

Ask a hundred people if they’d like to travel more, and we’d bet that more than 90 of those people would respond with a resounding “YES!”. Alas, with costs going up all the time, many people find themselves believing that taking a trip just isn’t feasible at the moment. However, it’s important to remember that…