Befriend Your Money and Reap the Benefits
What’s your relationship with money? Maybe your personal finances are like a distant cousin you barely think about — or an unsettling stranger you avoid. Or perhaps money feels like…
Laura McMullen
Laura McMullen writes about saving money and spending it mindfully. She’s also edited content and helped craft original NerdWallet studies. Previously, Laura was a reporter and editor at U.S. News & World Report, where she also helped with its hallmark rankings and discussed her reporting on local radio. Laura’s writing has appeared in The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post and other outlets. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @lauraemcmullen.
Posts by Laura McMullen:
Don’t Let Self-Care Sabotage Your Savings
Don’t worry, this article won’t tell you to forgo every face scrub and cappuccino that calls your name and only spend money on survival needs. Of course, you should treat…
Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget
If you’re so strapped that you have to choose between paying your electricity or water bills, we’ll spare you the “stop buying coffee” advice. Simple money-saving hacks won’t cut it…
Deep Breath and Dial: How Phone Calls Can Save You Money
Sean McAuliffe’s business, International Key Supply, suffered financially when the pandemic began. So he set out to cut operating costs for the New York-based distribution company. He canceled a few…
3 Budget Apps for Couples Who Want to Align on Money
You and your significant other probably won’t go out for a romantic dinner this Valentine’s Day, so why not do the next best thing? Light a few candles, pour some…
6 Black Financial Pros to Follow in 2021
We were fortunate enough to connect with six financial experts who are big on helping people with their money. While they range in their professions — including certified financial planners,…
How to Manage Money Stress on Top of COVID Burnout
I’m writing this between my daughter’s diaper changes, bottle breaks and naps, as well as my own weepy fits of anxiety and despair. Our day care closed because of a…
Goodbudget Review: A Hands-On Digital Envelope System
There are many ways to approach building a budget. One traditional method, known as the envelope system, involves physically dividing your cash into separate envelopes for expenses like groceries and…
How to Make Money Online as a Teenager
Ways to make money online as a teen may seem limited, because many websites require participants to be at least 18, and the ones that are open to minors may…
Money Mistakes Happen. Don’t Beat Yourself Up
“I feel like such an idiot.” It’s something I’ve said more than once as I crumble in the face of a money mistake. I recently called myself the i-word as…
