Understanding money is for everyone
Investing in Clean Energy Stocks and ETFs
With the climate crisis no longer possible to ignore and the increasing potential to put dollars into clean energy, now might seem like the perfect time to get into the market. However,…
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Can ESG Investing Change the World?
At its simplest, ESG investing is a strategy where investors add environmental, social, or governance factors to their investing strategy. Traditional investing encourages investors to focus…
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Better Money Choices Can Help You Do More of What Makes You Happy
When I was growing up I always looked up to my older sister Terri. She was 19 years older than me and, to me, the most badassest of business ladies out there. In her nineties glasses and poofy…
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The Ulitmate Guide to Saving $10,000 in a Year
Hitting five figures in your savings account is a major milestone. $10,000 can buy a car, support a down payment on a house, keep you safe in case you lose your job, or even pay for a guide to…
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New Month, New Goals- An Ode to Grit
I blew my budget last month. I had a plan going into Black Friday and Cyber Monday – stay away from the internet. If I couldn’t see the deals, I wouldn’t be lured by them. Then it…
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How to Set (and Stick To!) a Christmas Budget
The Holidays are here! Along with all of the time with friends and family, Hallmark movies, and cookie eating, the holidays tend to bring with them a big hit to the wallet. This year, it is…
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How to Afford to Travel
Every month 1,500 people search Google for “how to travel for free”. Common advice will tell you to save points, teach or work abroad, or look for volunteer options. None of this is…
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Why Time is More Valuable Than Money
When I was in the Peace Corps in Paraguay I had a lot of extra time. We were taught to let go of the idea of productivity as the definition of a good day. Instead, we evaluated our days based…
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The Secret to Living an Adventurous Life
In 2008 I went to Ushuaia, Argentina. According to the Argentines, this is the southernmost city in the world. Chileans and maps will tell you differently. On this outing, I was staying alone…
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About
Heya! I’m CJ and this is Olive. I left grad school $150K deep in student debt. Since then I have been on a mission to understand money so I wouldn’t live my life under the weight of that debt. I have since increased my network by $400k and now I want to share what I’ve learned with the world. The main lesson – understanding money is for everyone.
