‘No such thing as bad press’ I am sure how many of you know the saying, ‘There is no such thing as bad press.’ Perhaps there is a limit to the idea because many people who have been holding onto their Robinhood accounts have reached their limit with the most recent news. If you are Read More
Author: Crista
Study Abroad – A US vs. UK Masters- cost comparison
The summer between my Junior and Senior year of University I did a study abroad in Ireland. I already knew I wanted to enter Academia and become a researcher. Many of us there were Americans and a discussion at the Pub after fieldwork came around to where we planned to go to graduate school. The Read More
How to fund a Ph.D. without Student Loans
How to fund a Ph.D. without student loans One of the first things that come to mind before, during, and after the application process of going to graduate school is “HOW WILL I PAY FOR THIS?!” If your first thought is “I will get student loans,” then please realize there are other options. Getting some Read More
Financial Resolutions to start building wealth in 2021
In a short series of tweets We are create new years resolutions but what about for those who want to finally create their financially secure self and begin building wealth. There are some small things that you can start doing today that will eventually compound to creating great wealth. 1. Switch banks if you have Read More
The five goals for 2021
Last year I wrote about the 5 types of goals you should make every year. You can read more about it here. There are others out there, including , SMART. However, these goal types that I have wrote about have more variation and have clear themes. 2021 Goals These are my goals for 2021. As I said Read More
How I achieved positive net worth in 5 years
Five years can seem like an eternity but it can start today. Achieving positive net worth is achievable but you have to put in the work. As always this post may contain affiliate links, if you click and make a purchase I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I had a Read More
The tax issue for student loan forgiveness as an Expat
I am not a tax preparer, this is all information you can find easily on the IRS and Skatteverket websites. This is not advice but it is a realization that many of us abroad who have student loans need to consider. You can read more here, this is written by a U.S. tax attorney. For more Read More
How living in Sweden has changed my outlook on money
*Disclaimer: This post on Sweden changing my money habits may contain affiliate links. If you click on it and make a purchase, I may earn a commission. This is at no additional cost to you. The stress of asking for money Living alone in a country, no matter if it it Sweden or the U.S., Read More
Net Worth progress – November 2020
All these numbers are in U.S. dollars so a portion was converted from Swedish krona to dollars on Nov 30th. Since conversions fluctuate and because I have to budget in 2 currencies, I only do the conversions on the last day of the month so I know the numbers are true. There may be affiliate Read More
Consider these 5 things before creating a budget
Dear Richful Thinkers, How many of you make a regular budget? Or know the skills behind creating a budget? (Silence) That is okay! The most overused recommendation for getting out of debt is ‘make a budget.’ But if you do not know HOW to do it then that is useless advice. Budgeting hardcore and ‘giving Read More