Michelle Jackson

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Eschewing consumer culture, Pete Adeney, also known as Mr. Money Mustache, practices an extreme frugality that allowed him to retire at age 30. Avoiding car use, DIYing and investing in stock market index funds are among the tactics he and his fellow F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early) devotees espouse. Paul Solman reports from Colorado in this installment of “Making Sense.”
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It seems like everywhere you go, there are people hustling. In your favorite grocery store, people are looking at their cell phones, going through other people’s grocery lists that they’ve been hired to pick up. You go out for happy hour, use a Lyft to get home, and your driver tells you that they’ve pick...

At the end of a long day, you may want something to take the edge off, whether it’s a spliff or a stiff drink. But which is better for your wallet? When this question made its way to my desk, I laughed. But it's actually a serious question because your booze or weed habits could be killing your budget.

Consider the “Lat...

Prioritizing quality over quantity in fashion saved me thousands of dollars in the long run.

A couple of years ago, I was crazy broke. The kind of broke that makes you look at every financial move you’re making and question what the hell is going on? Budget audits became a constant part of my life as I tried to figure out what to do. The cause was clear: I was financially overextended with debts from bad spending decisions and a prev...

Leaving behind the comforting confines of a steady paycheck to start your own business is not for the faint of heart. Few of us are prepared for the emotional toll of frequent rejection and inconsistent cash flow, and becoming a “solopreneur” can often feel more lonely than lone wolf. Yet many of us still dream of working for ourselves, if only we can persist through a few financial reality checks.
Among the most sobering scenarios is when your income seizes up just when your business seemed ...

It's the beginning of 2018-what are you doing to better your finances?

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There are a number of Colorado specific traditions that long-time Coloradans love to share with people new to the state. Some of those traditions include: watching the cattle parade during the National Western Stock Show, taking your kids to Casa Bonita for cliff diving and sopapillas (not for the food), and driving through Rocky Mountain National Park every fall to watch the Aspen leaves turn colors.

One lesser known tradition is taking high tea (or afternoon tea) at the Brown Palace Hotel, ...

For those of us who grew up in Colorado, there are moments when you wonder if you’re the last “real” Coloradan standing. As Denver neighborhoods get gentrified beyond recognition for long-term residents, stampedes of people are descending upon Hanging Lake and Maroon Bells. It’s clear that Colorado is experiencing a moment.

There is a nostalgic feeling for the good old days when Boulder had real hippies, real cowboys roamed 16th Street Mall on days outside of the National Western Stock Show, ...

I live in Colorado and as I’m writing this we are gearing up for our first snow day…even though the weather has been near 80 degrees for the past couple of days. Weather whiplash is a very real thing and so is decreased productivity during the holiday season and colder months.
This year has been epically crazy, so a lot of people will probably be caught off guard by the fact that the holiday season is just around the corner. OMG. You’re probably having a minor panic attack as you read that se...

Sometimes there are moments when money is a little tighter than usual. A check is coming in late, your hours were cut unexpectedly, or an unplanned expense pops up. Typically, when those moments happen it’s at the most inconvenient time possible. And, it’s especially stressful when these situations crop up around the first of the month when rent is due.
If you’re finding that there is more month than money and that it’s painfully, glaringly obvious that you’re going to be late for rent, there...

The people who know me, know that I’m a bit…woo-woo. I burn sage in my home and office to clear it of bad energy. I’m a bit superstitious and would never walk under a ladder. Black cats crossing my path freak me out, and you could have a full conversation with me on the importance of people’s “energy” you know-how they make you feel when they are around.
So, when I was asked to explore how well my horoscope “knows” me I felt up for the task. But, I’ll be honest and say that I was a little ret...

The holiday season is a landmine of expectations, obligations, and self-imposed stress. Getting through the ChrisMahanaKwanzaka trifecta of holiday celebrations and cheer takes a lot out of the average person. And, when you’re coupled up, there are additional obligations that further complicate what should be a fun and happy time or the year.
Enter, single-life.
Many would argue that being single sucks-especially during the holiday season. But, I beg to differ. Being single during the holiday...

I’m sure there are a number of people who read the name of this post and reacted with a, “Oh, HELL NO!” Paying for your friends potentially opens up a can of worms that none of us want to even begin to deal with.
There are a number of ways that you can find yourself “paying” for your friends. And several ways to pay for your friends include exchanges of time, goods, or even services. Has it been awhile since you’ve had to deal with that issue? Good for you! But, it’s a matter of time before y...

Recently, the number one movie in America was Girls Trip-a hilariously wild movie all about taking an epic trip with a few of your best friends. I’ve had the good luck to take a number of girls trips with my BFFs (I have more than one) and there are a couple of tips that I would like to share so that you can successfully plan an incredible vacation with your BFF.
Decisions, decisions!
First, you will need to decide on the destination. This decision sets the foundation for all of your addition...