Posts by Kaitlin Butler

A Labor Of Love On Campus: I’m A Senior Struggling To Save My College Newspaper

The newspaper industry has suffered since the dawn of electronic media, but odds are that the newspaper of your alma mater hasn’t escaped unscathed either. More

I Was Paid To Be A Makeup Guinea Pig

You don’t need to be a model or a sales rep to make money off cosmetics. Welcome to the world of cosmetic testing. More

Your Back To School Education: College Tuition, Financial Aid, Grants, And More

As college rankings swamp the media, LearnVest looks at a particular bottom line: finances. Find out what to look for what it comes to college and money. More

Life Of A LearnVest Intern: How She Set Up Her Roth IRA And Got Financially Fit

When I started off the summer as a LearnVest intern, I had already decided to use these weeks as an opportunity to get fiscally fit in my personal life. More

How To Use The “Anchoring Effect” On Your Next Shopping Spree

We love a good sale, but we don’t love to buy things that we don’t need, aren’t in our budget, and didn’t intend to buy in the first place. Easy enough, right? More

Who Needs A Gym Membership When Daily Chores Will Do The Trick?

Doing some of the usual household tasks could have a big impact on your overall fitness and they’re free! More

Money-Saving Tips For Readers: Get Children’s Books for Less

If you’re trying to feed your youngsters’ literary appetites, assembling a supply of kids’ books can pose a budgetary challenge. Here are a few places to look. More