Welcome, Smarties.
My name is Carrie. Like me, this site is a constant work in progress. I’m just a girl with a lot of energy, looking to channel it into something creative.
I also happen to work at a bank… so I must be good with money, right?
(Well, that’s not exactly how it works.)
Either way, I’m getting started on this new adventure to learn some basic budgeting skills and try my hand at saving. Are you with me?
Tag along to see #WhatComesNext!
Latest from the Blog
Building Sustainable Habits: Micro-Goals for Macro-Success
We all know the importance of saving for an emergency. Putting aside money for unexpected expenses helps protect against missed payments or racking up unnecessary credit card debt. But, creating an emergency savings isn’t always as easy as it seems. Those of us on a tight budget may struggle with where to pull the savings…
Hey Sissy! Can I Save on My Cellphone Bill?
Two Sisters. Three Steps. $95/Mo in Savings. When you work at a bank — even if it’s changing the lightbulbs — people assume you know everything about money. You’re often called upon to calculate the tip at a restaurant or organize the cash in Monopoly, neither of which I’m very good at. Every so often…
7 Goal Accounts: My Not-So-Basic Approach to Savings
On my 18th birthday my dad took me to his credit union to open up a checking and a savings account. As a young bright-eyed smartie, getting a checking account was like a right of passage; nearly as important as getting my drivers license. At the credit union, a basic checking and savings account were…
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