Articles by Cortnay Cymrot
She Paid Off Almost $40,000 in Student Loans by Age 24
After earning her Bachelor’s and a Finance MBA, Michelle Schroeder-Gardner found herself buried in student debt—without any plan to pay it down.
Determined ...
6 Secrets to Earning $4,500 a Year in Side Income
Blogger Kristin Larsen has mastered the art of the side hustle for extra income.
In just one year, she was able to
How Early Direct Deposit Can Boost Your Financial Health
Ah, payday. You’re not alone if it’s the financial highlight of the month or every two weeks—a cherished and needed compensation for your time. And ...
She Lost 60 Pounds — And Made Over $1,500 Doing It
As a business owner with two young children, Amber Temerity for years struggled to prioritize her own needs.
So when she heard about HealthyWage—a ...
He Saved $7,000 in 12 Months And Then Took Off to Travel the World
Matthew Karsten once believed traveling was a hobby reserved for the rich.
Having spent the past seven years as a full-time travel blogger ...
Millennial Men Want Sugar Mamas: Social Progress or Troubling Trend?
Would you rather: be the primary breadwinner in your relationship, or date someone with a higher income?
The stereotype suggests men prefer to be the ...
The Psychology Behind Saving Your Change
When it comes to getting your finances in order, establishing an emergency fund is often priority #1.
Life has a way of throwing unexpected ...
How These Real-Life Bank Switchers Moved Accounts
Admit it: you’ve thought about—okay, maybe even fantasized about—switching your bank.
At your current institution, you’ve jumped through more financial hoops ...
Here’s the Reason You Might be Overspending (Hint: You Might Be Related to It)
You’re not alone if you don’t know exactly where you spent your money but you’re pretty sure you spent more than you should have last ...