budget – anna mojo

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,

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%

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

How to Adult: A Financial Checklist

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:15:25 +0000

“I need help,” I thought to myself as I stared blankly at my computer screen the week after my college graduation. I didn’t have a job, a permanent place to live, or any idea on how to conduct myself outside of the safe university bubble. I was crushed under the weight of a task list