Alison is a freelance writer, teacher, budding entrepreneur, and mom.
Windfalls can be both a blessing and curse. When a sudden and unexpected chunk of cash blows our way most of us will squander it all in a New York minute. So say the statistics.… NDYL, Part 4: Don’t Let a Windfall Knock You off the Wagon
Budgeting is actually pretty simple. Just use the math you learned in elementary school and don’t spend more than you have. Really, it’s not brain surgery. It just feels like it sometimes. Add an uncooperative… NDYL, Part 3: To Err is Human; to Budget, Divine
It’s here! The beginning of my new fiscal year, and in my new fiscal year I hereby resolve to get control of my finances. In order to accomplish that I have to be smart, or… Nickel and Dime Yourself to Life, Part 2
I have an embarrassing confession. It has taken me nearly eight months to write this. I’ve written and rewritten this column–heck, this sentence–more times than I care to admit. My original plan was to write… Nickel and Dime Yourself to Life, Part 1
Everyone knows that January is the time to buy holiday ornaments, wrapping paper and winter clothing at rock bottom prices, but did you know that you can save tons of money on many more exciting… Beyond cheap wrapping paper