Another annual visit from the BFF has come and gone and unsurprisingly, I have another city pass to review. This year we headed up to York for a long weekend and purchased a York Pass to cover most of our sightseeing needs. And, again, big thumbs up for city passes. I had been to York…
Introduction Dressing impeccably is a potent blend of art and etiquette that can significantly enhance your first impression in both professional and personal spheres. Style is a language that conveys personality, anticipates the occasion’s requirements, and exhibits a keen eye for detail. Whether stepping into a pivotal boardroom presentation or making an entrance at an…
Profile I am thirty-nine years old, a digital event producer and occasional freelance stage manager. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with, though work has been very slow this year. I work a variety of small side hustles and am a full-time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending &…
Owning a boat is a dream for many. A boat provides adventures on the water, fishing trips, or simply relaxing days under the sun. But, like any valuable possession, a boat needs care. Regular boat maintenance ensures that your vessel stays in top shape, ready for any journey. Before setting sail, you want to make…
Profile I am thirty nine 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, though work has been very slow this year. I work a variety of small side hustles and am a full time student working on a…
This post feels a little insane to write. As someone who doesn’t stay in one place very long and bops between all sorts of gigs and contracts and jobs for work, the idea that I’ve stuck it out with this blog for this long is a little crazy. I began this blog in July of…
Profile I am thirty eight years old and I’m a digital event producer and very occasional freelance stage manager – which I celebrated a bit this month at the Broadway Stage Management Symposium. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with, though work has been very slow this year. I work a…
Source: Pixabay on Pexels Bankers look at financial security as a way to gauge your ability to repay a loan and make other financial decisions. Financial institutions use different criteria, depending on the type of loan or deposit being considered. However, most banks ask similar questions in order to measure how much risk they’re willing…
(Image Source) The life of a parent can often be a stressful one. Many moms and dads find that their roles are challenging, with loads of difficult choices to make along the way. Of course, though, it isn’t just your own actions that can impact the people you care about; the products they use can…
If you’re engaged in a lawsuit and need financial assistance while your case is pending, a lawsuit loan can tide you over until your case is resolved. Lawsuit loan companies lend money to plaintiffs so they can continue to pursue their pending lawsuits without worrying about how to pay medical bills and other living expenses…
(Image Source) Most normal people have been in a position where they need more money. Whether you are making a big purchase or are living paycheck to paycheck, it can be good to have contingencies in place to make sure that you are able to afford the things you need in life. This isn’t as…
When I started my blog (cough, cough, seven years ago), I used to come up with themes for the month, so I’d know what to research and concentrate on. If you’re just getting started with budgeting and want to dive deeper, there’s a budget 101 series you can put in the site search bar and…
Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay If your business is struggling and you don’t know what to do next then don’t worry, you have definitely come to the right place. Although it may be an overwhelming and stressful experience, you need to ensure you’re as prepared as you can possibly be in a situation like…
No homeowner willingly takes a mortgage agreement when they know they can’t pay. However, mortgage debt is a common situation that takes a lot of homeowners by surprise. Not many can pinpoint the exact moment when they begin to fall behind their mortgage payments. But everybody agrees that there are common causes that can affect…
Last summer, as an affiliate for Smart Destinations, I won two free city passes. Please be aware that the links in this post are affiliate links and the review is based on using those free passes. Please also be aware that I have bought my own city passes numerous times in other destinations and I…
Is your budget a bit tight to stick to? Budgeting can be a great way to manage your finances, but it can be tough – you’ll always want to have more money to put into savings or to spend on yourself. Well, the good news is that there are some ways you can make room…
I just bit the bullet and renewed the hosting and domain for brokeGIRLrich for another three years. This is usually my biggest expense for this side hustle. However, I also got hacked last month, so that was also pretty exciting. I have a confession to make, I am really bad at installing updates. The back end…
America is a nation of laws. Some are good, some are bad, some are ambiguous, and some are downright mind-boggling. Given that we have 50 states with hundreds of thousands of towns and cities within them, finding wacky laws is not at all difficult. The difficulty lies in coming up with a list of the…
Just because you have a car doesn’t mean it has to be an occasional drain on your wallet. From insurance and car maintenance to gas and tag renewals, owning a car can be a convenient inconvenience. That said, there are things you can do to bring in money with your car rather than have your…
Money is such a crazy, emotional topic. It’s still taboo to talk about it too much. We’re all just encouraged to quietly make showy displays of our wealth. And when we do finally start to talk about any little part of it, suddenly everyone’s got an opinion. But their opinion is about you and what you’re…
The idea of starting a business can be scary. We’ve all heard stories of those entrepreneurs who squandered all of their life savings on a business idea that didn’t pan out, leaving them destitute. Setting yourself up doesn’t have to be like that, however. It is entirely possible to start small and build up from…
Whether you’re in your dream career, desperate for money, or have just settled into a job that you find easy to do, you should never let your job walk all over you. But, this is the sad reality that a lot of people find, and if you’re ever at the bottom of the chain, you’re…
I’ve heard a lot of folks compare their finances to gambling. Usually when you hear someone do that, it’s not in the most positive light, but as someone who doesn’t mind the occasionally night out as a casino, there are actually a lot of lessons you can learn in the casinos. And if you really…
Car ownership is rewarding and provides a sense of accomplishment that few other purchases can offer. Indeed, there really is nothing like driving on the open road. Unfortunately, this freedom isn’t free. Buying a car, whether new or used, includes a number of key expenses. This can all be managed effectively; however, you’ll want to…
Welcome to Financially Savvy Saturdays, the savviest personal finance blog hop on the planet, created specifically for personal finance writers! We welcome all things money here. Whether you’ve written anything from your best thrifty tips to your best savings tips, you’re invited to link-up. If it ties into personal finance, we want to read it!…