Managing Money
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A Financial Education: Student Finance and Why #FinHealthMatters
There’s no question that student loan debt has been a major problem for the Millennial generation and beyond. While much has been made about the loans themselves, it’s also important to focus on what students should be learning about personal finance and why #FinHealthMatters.
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As Your Savings Grows, What Should You Do With Your Extra Cash?
In your life, there are many “money milestones” that you may encounter as you work, save, and spend. Incidentally, some of these will be less pronounced and obvious than others. Case in point, I’ve recently come across a milestone that managed to creep up on me: having a surplus of funds. Although it’s been a…
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8 Financial Tools to Help You Start 2018 Right
Regardless of whether your 2017 was sweet or rotten, a new year means another chance to meet your money goals. That said, while these favorite apps and tools of mine can help you get your finances on track, it’s ultimately up to you to do the hard work required to pay down debts, build up…
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Weddings on a Budget: The Secrets of Our $2,000 Nuptials
As I’m writing this, my wife and I are celebrating our fourth wedding anniversary. Yes, it’s been four years since we said our vows in front of a handful of guests in Las Vegas, Nevada before starting our new lives together. Since that day, we’ve had plenty of adventures together — many of which I’ve…
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What to Consider When Deciding to Buy a Vehicle
Regardless of how old you are, buying a car is a big deal. Because of this, it’s important to think through every aspect of the process in order to make the best decision possible. Whether you end up running the numbers and getting a great deal or end up determining that now might not be…
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Money-Saving Grocery Shopping Tips and 3 Frugal Meal Ideas
Buying groceries as opposed to eating out all the time is already a fiscal win — but why stop there? By utilizing digital coupons, being smart about where you shop, and stocking up on the right items, you can save even more money on groceries. Plus, with a few tasty and thrifty recipes in your…
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Are You Really Ready to Buy Your First House?
Home buying is a big deal. While the prospect of owning instead of renting may be as consistently alluring to you as it is to me, unknown costs and unanswered questions can get in the way of making what is ultimately the best financial decisions and turn your money milestone into a massive mistake. So…
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20 Genuinely Fun and Frugal Activities (and 5 Traps to Avoid)
Just because you’re trying to be thrifty doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy life — it’s all about getting the most out of your entertainment dollar. From free events to small splurges that lead to big fun, there are plenty of ways activities that fit into the thrifty lifestyle. Checkout these 20 fun but frugal activities…
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My Story
Hi. My name is Kyle Burbank and I’m a Millennial. Yes, I say this like it’s some sort of healing admission given the bad rap my generation has endured in recent years. You know — the talk about how anyone under 35 is lazy, entitled, and doesn’t even know how to really be an adult?…