To be an opera singer, you have to be rich. And I’m not. I wasn’t, and I’m not, rich. More
Posts by The Billfold
Tales of a Failed Salary Negotiation
I researched, I prepared, I presented … and I failed. More
I Finally Stopped Obsessing Over My Student Loans
I was obsessed with something I couldn’t immediately change: my five-figure, mortgage-sized student loan debt. More
Why the Second Year of Paying Off Debt Is the Hardest
One year ago this week, my husband and I decided to get our financial act together. More
The 40 Jobs I’ve Had So Far
For most of the 28 years of my life, I’ve pretty much taken up any offer to make money that came my way. Here are 40 jobs that I remember. More
How My Car Taught Me About Sunk Costs
I have a tendency, probably like most people, to weigh sunk costs a bit too heavily. Last year, that changed. More
Horseback Riding and Boxing: The Costs of My New Favorite Hobbies
My favorite things I purchased this year weren’t possessions but new hobbies—costly, yet worthwhile. More
My Grandmother Cut Me Out of Her Will
“My grandmother cut me out of her will because I was born a female.” It’s a good line at parties, even if it’s not 100% true. More
Student Loan Debt, Australian Version
My $30,000 loan doesn’t feel like a real debt. The repayments are made only if I earn over a certain amount, which is about $40,000 per year. More
I Found, Got and Lost My Dream Apartment In 24 Hours
Two months ago, I found, got, and lost my dream apartment over the course of 24 hours. Find out how so much changed in only a day. More
