For anyone who’s reading this who wants to have beautiful, sustainable, and (let’s be honest, most importantly) economical fine jewelry pieces: You’ve come to the right place. For some background: I love fine jewelry. I love unique pieces. I have what some would call expensive taste. However, I don’t want to spend thousands of dollarsContinue reading “How to Have Sustainable and Economical Jewelry for Less”
How To Travel for Free (or Close To It)
Have you ever wished you could just travel? Not worry about the finances of it, or where to stay, or even where to go? Do you wish there was a way you could just go? Well, I’m glad I can be the one to deliver the good news. And it’s not just good news- it’sContinue reading “How To Travel for Free (or Close To It)”
The Easiest Way to Start Building Credit
Clearly, you’re reading this because you have a goal in mind: establishing or building credit. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place! Credit doesn’t have to be something scary or unknown or “dangerous.” Before we get into this simple way of building your credit, you first have to understand what credit is, and what itContinue reading “The Easiest Way to Start Building Credit”
6 Simple Ways to Build Savings on a Low Income (That Aren’t Investing)
I hear you asking yourself the question, “How am I supposed to save money if I hardly make enough as is?” I get it. I really get it. Without a good foundation to begin with, it’s hard to even imagine yourself in a comfortable financial situation. It’s even harder imagining yourself being able to doContinue reading “6 Simple Ways to Build Savings on a Low Income (That Aren’t Investing)”
How To Make A Living Wage Without A College Degree
Whether you’re someone who is in college working towards your degree, someone who isn’t ready for college yet, or someone who has decided college isn’t for you- I’m sure you’ve come across this dilemma at least once in your life: “How am I going to afford things without having a good education?” While it isContinue reading “How To Make A Living Wage Without A College Degree”
Finding Life’s Purpose (To Be Continued)
As someone who’s always been “ahead of the crowd” in every way growing up, it’s amazing how I feel like my growth has stunted when I needed it to flourish the most. As a kid, I was the gifted honor student who adults always praised for being “So Mature!” Well, as it turns out, manyContinue reading “Finding Life’s Purpose (To Be Continued)”
Budgeting: What It Really Is and How to Start Doing It
Budgeting may seem like it’s a difficult, time consuming thing that can only be done by people who have their lives together. Well, I’m here to tell you that the idea that budgeting is only for some people is harshly incorrect. Before we get into the nitty gritty, let’s take a look at what budgetingContinue reading “Budgeting: What It Really Is and How to Start Doing It”
5 Things To Do When You Feel Lost in Life
So, here we are. As you’re reading this, many moments have passed since I wrote this article. But here’s the thing: right now, it is probably safe to assume that what you’re feeling is what I am feeling as I write this. So, again, here we are. Lost. Without direction. Without a safety net. NeedingContinue reading “5 Things To Do When You Feel Lost in Life”
10 Small Things I Did To Make My Space Feel Like Home
We’ve all either been there or will be there soon enough- you have your very own space: your apartment, your house, your condo, your room, your van, your mobile home, your [insert type of home]. Whatever your space is, it’s yours! Now what? If you’re anything like me, you see different types of aesthetics andContinue reading “10 Small Things I Did To Make My Space Feel Like Home”
How I Keep Myself Motivated: 6 Tips and Mindset Hacks
It is so normal for people to struggle with feeling motivated. Especially since COVID-19, my own motivation has plummeted. At least my motivation for what I thought I wanted plummeted. So, how do I keep myself motivated? Well, let’s start with what we actually want to do with our lives and let our motivation comeContinue reading “How I Keep Myself Motivated: 6 Tips and Mindset Hacks”
An Olive Writes 