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A Budget First-Timer’s Guide to NYC

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 15:13:37 +0000

This October, I had the chance to show my three younger siblings around New York. They had never been and I wanted to make it special. The older two are in college and the third is in high school, so money isn’t something that is plentiful or easy to spend. I carefully developed my own tour plan

Budgeting Methods 101

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:24:50 +0000

People need budgets. It’s that simple. What isn’t simple, is making one and sticking to it. Simply put, a budget is a system that lets you track the money you bring in, the money you spend, and the money you save. There are dozens of websites and apps designed to help you wrangle your spending,

How to Adult: A Personal Checklist

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:02:06 +0000

I was only a few weeks into working at my first full-time adult job, when I started to feel my personal goals slipping quietly by. I had things I wanted to do and see, but after work each day I would find myself intellectually and physically drained. Two weeks went by and I realized I

End of the Line- Flushing-Main St

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 21:26:17 +0000

New York City’s subway system shuttles over 1.7 billion people around the city every single year. While I’ve used most subway lines at least once and I can comfortably tell you which stops sit at the end of the 4 and 5 lines (my home routes), I really don’t know much about the end of

Tears for Fears: My Move to NYC

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 22:00:04 +0000

In June of this year, I decided to move to New York City. My boyfriend had just been offered a large scholarship for law school and it seemed like a sign. But three weeks later, as I sat on the plane looking down at my newly adopted home, I cried. I cried because it felt

5 Travel Products I Can’t Leave Home Without

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 17:28:20 +0000

I took my first plane ride as a baby and my first solo trip when I was twelve. Whether I’m heading out for a day trip or preparing for a semester-long abroad, these are the things I can’t leave home without. Vapur 16 Ounce Flexible Collapsible Water Bottle (Orange): This water bottle is fairly inexpensive,

Moving to the Upper East Side: Money Diary

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:10:15 +0000

A Week in New York on a $46,000 Budget Industry: Real Estate/Finance Age: 22 Location: Upper East Side, New York City Salary: $46,000 Paycheck After Deductions (2x per Month): $1,150 Number of Roommates: 2 Monthly Expenses Rent: $825 Utilities (A/C, Heat, Internet): $35-60 Transportation (Metrocard): $116.50 (I pay this with pre-tax dollars) Tithing: $350 (10%

Cheap Tricks for European Hostels

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 20:29:38 +0000

There are many wonderful hostel chains that put small hotels to shame. If you’re like me, however, and are opting for price over comfort- you may run into a few places with questionable cleanliness that want to charge you for every possible thing. I had never stayed at a European hostel prior to my semester

How to Tour Any City with $15

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:53:58 +0000

This post is not a judgment on those who choose to spend more or less while traveling. I do not mean to imply that literally every person can always spend less than fifteen dollars to really experience a city. Spending less than fifteen dollars isn’t going to get you into the finest art museums in

21 Travel Tips From 21 Years

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:30:57 +0000

I took my first solo international trip when I was 12 years old, and since that time I’ve been hooked. In 21 years, I’ve visited 19 countries and have plans to visit many more. As a student traveler, my time is usually limited, and my budget even more so. Here are a few of the