Laura McMullen
Moneyish
Washington, DC, United States
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Want to improve your finances? Pay attention to your inner voice—you might learn something.
Your inner money critic may be feeding you self-fulfilling prophecies. Identifying those critiques and acknowledging their impact can help you wrangle them. → Read More
How to prepare for the financial fallout of breaking up
Emotions loom large, life changes. Your to-do list fills up with loaded logistics, like who gets the cat or how can you afford to live alone. → Read More
It takes a village to save on school supplies—4 more ways to lower costs
You can still save money on supplies and other gear by leaning on local parents, neighbors and community members. Here’s how. → Read More
How to save on school supplies by tapping your community
It’s that time again: back to school, back to spending so much money on supplies. And this year, families will have to shell out even more than usual because of inflation. → Read More
What if you can’t ‘out-budget’ inflation?
The families hit hardest by inflation typically have little in savings and other resources. → Read More
Please don’t go broke attending weddings
This may be your reality soon, as wedding season looms and events that were postponed or rescheduled because of COVID-19 reappear on the calendar. → Read More
On The Money: Wait, whom should we tip for the holidays — and how much?
You’re likely planning to give some extra love to family and friends this time of year. But what about your dog walker or babysitter? If you haven’t already, consider showing appreciati… → Read More
What to buy (and skip) on Black Friday 2021
Here's a preview of what to buy (and skip) on Black Friday 2021 and more of the week's best financial tips from experts. → Read More
My friends all have more money than me, how do I keep up?
For every dinner, there’s a check to pay; for every wedding, a gift to buy; and for every concert, a ticket to score. → Read More
MILLENNIAL MONEY: How to handle mixed-income friendships
Finally, as the country reopens, you're likely seeing more of your friends. Out with the video chatting and in with the high-fiving, hugging and, well, spending. → Read More
MILLENNIAL MONEY: Conquer phone call fears and save 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 → Read More
Feeling romantic? Try one of these budget apps designed for couples
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 wine — and download a budget app. → Read More
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 → Read More
Put Whatever You Want on a Baby Registry
My husband and I want love and opportunity for our first baby, due this summer. We also want a $95 digital thermometer. And a $160 video monitor. I → Read More
Put Whatever You Want on a Baby Registry
My husband and I want love and opportunity for our first baby, due this summer. We also want a $95 digital thermometer. And a $160 video monitor. I → Read More
A Friend or Family Member Needs Money. What Do You Do?
Each of the millions of Americans who've recently filed for unemployment is somebody's child, parent, sibling or dear friend. Say it was someone close to → Read More
Free Ways to Protect Your Mental Health
Remember December 2019, approximately 40 years ago? It was a world where much of the country was focused on the holidays and new year, rather than toilet- → Read More
Master the Quick and Painless Money Check-In
Like cars, relationships and health, personal finance needs maintenance. Routine care now helps you in the future and alerts you to problems. But check- → Read More
NERDWALLET: Master the quick and painless money check-in
Like cars, relationships and health, personal finance needs maintenance. Routine care now helps you in the future and alerts you to problems. → Read More
Be the Friend Who Talks About Money
I know my friends' joys and anxieties and Hogwarts houses. I can even identify their shoes from under a bathroom stall. ('Is that you, Lindsay?') They → Read More