Hello Sophisticated Spenders! This post originally ran right after I downsized from a 1500 square foot condo to 500 square feet (in June of 24014). It’s a pretty broad look at where my money goes and I’ve kept it pretty much the same except for my new sewing business. Maybe […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! Check out my update on this post from April 2016. My updates will be in italics. So this weekend, I was introduced as follows: Person A: I’d like for you to meet the Sophisticated Spender and she’s gonna be the next millionaire! Person B: Oh really! What’s […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! When I got my first summer job 23 years ago, I spent that money faster than you can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Over that 23 year span I held over 30 jobs and I learned valuable lessons at every single one. Here are a few ways to maximize your income […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! I normally don’t get inspiration from rap songs, but when I do, it’s to save you some money! Cut it, cut it, cut it… There’s a song that repeats the words “cut it.” I have no idea what they are talking about, but their idea certainly applies […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! I had the pleasure of attending a wine and paint birthday party. This was my first wine and paint party and I thought it was a great idea. The artist will come to your home (or a few have their own studios) and will bring all of […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! Holidays are normally full of cheer. But for some the holidays are a source of stress. People stress about gift giving. I don’t understand why! Most people don’t even remember what you bought them last year (go ahead and try to remember every single gift). More […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! In November of 2011 I wrote post that went a little something like this: This months money magazine had an article titled What To Do With $1,000 Now. (Assuming you don’t have any credit card debt!) Here are some of the things they suggested. Please tell me in […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! It’s never too early to start saving money for Christmas! I know that people tend to not plan ahead or rush out to use lay away to buy junk presents. So I am challenging my SophisticatedSpendologists to start planning today! I want my readers to Save Money […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! It’s National Save For Retirement Week (yes, that’s a thing). Shout out to my friend Jay over at Legal Practice Pro for the heads up. Are you saving for retirement? Don’t let this be you! Follow along while I post some cool tools, resources and updates. This […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! My MacBook Air is back! Last Wednesday, I dropped my computer off at the Apple store because it was broken. I would turn it on and would hear the chime, the apple on the back would illuminate but nothing would happen on the screen or keyboard (they […]
