It’s such a great feeling to get a job offer. A little ego boost after all the work and all the anxiety that surrounds the audition/interview process. But after you come down from the “I booked it” high, all the doubts and drawbacks start to creep into your consciousness. I’d say it boils ... read more
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1. Floss. While most of us developed great brushing skills early on, we never became disciplined enough to floss every day. It wasn’t until I had to drop $250 on a tooth extraction and another $1250 on a dental implant that I became a daily “flosser”. Those numbers are real, and I’m not going ... read more
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As a New Yorker, you’re probabaly all too familiar with the same old same old street fair vendors. Last weekend the usual suspects were lined up just outside my apartment along second avenue- Gyros, Roasted Corn, Cheap Jewelry, and Lemonade. And while I love to peruse $2 clearance bracelets just as much as the next ... read more
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This guest post comes from staff writer Alanna Ritchie at Debt.org. The idea of budgeting may seem stressful. But getting a flat tire with no money to pay for it or missing a few unpaid days of work because you are sick can be even worse. Living paycheck to paycheck simply does not provide for ... read more
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Well, maybe not the WHOLE world, but I’ve seen a lot for your average 26-year-old. While I haven’t always made the most money, the experiences and travels I’ve had are priceless. If you’re willing to take some time and trade a large salary for hugely rewarding travel, you can absolutely make it happen. 1. ... read more
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I worked a full 32 Equity weeks last year at an average of just over $500/week. Not bad right? Reality check. My GROSS annual income was $16,759.00. NET income (after taxes, agency fees, and union dues) was $12,529. (This is Equity contract income only, no survival jobs included). In sharing these numbers there ... read more
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Yoga is an all at once intense yet calming mind/body workout. The popularity of yoga studios around town proves that this meditative physical practice is here to stay. Unfortunately, the average class costs around $20 a pop. Luckily, a parallel trend is starting to gain some traction- free and donation based yoga. So go ahead and ... read more
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I got hit with a nasty cold this weekend. The sun is shining and I’m inside plowing through boxes of tissues, struggling to breathe. I tried to self medicate early with vitamin C and water, but the cold came anyway. It hit me hardest around 1am this morning. I stumbled through the dark to my ... read more
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I am a master gift giver. I think it’s because I hate the idea of spending money on something that won’t be used or enjoyed. While budget can seriously restrict how often I can give a gift (or give the gift I want), I love to share in the joy of gifting. So the ... read more
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It’s 9:55 am on a Wednesday morning and I have already had A DAY. After spending the last hour literally RUNNING around midtown setting up appointments, I finally had a moment to put myself together before my 10 o’clock. Just as the sweat started to dry and I regained my breath, I rifled through my ... read more
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I don’t know about you, but I often default to assessing the cost of something based on the number of hours I’d need to work to purchase it. Sometimes, it’s incredibly disheartening (ehem, rent payments). But sometimes it’s a great measure to see whether something is really worth it. Let’s say my average hourly ... read more
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In the hamster wheel of day-to-day living, trying to achieve success (and sometimes, just trying to get thru the day) I often forget to take the time to acknowledge the abundance that lies in the journey. I know how self-help and new agey that sounds, but it’s true. There are two ways to look at ... read more
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