JulesJetSets & How to Save for Your Dream Vacation May 26, 2017 Lifestyle, Savings, Spending Jules In previous posts, I’ve discussed a few travel hacks that can help you save; the explore tool of Kayak being one of the best kept secrets! There are also other sites like Hopper, FLYR, and The Flight Deal that make it easier than ever to find affordable airfare. Today, I’ll cover a few other methods that Keep Reading
Friends of Cinch: Jules JetSets & Mindful Trip Planning April 19, 2017 Friends of Cinch, Lifestyle Jules People often ask me how I’m able to travel so much… I’ve concluded over the last few years that it’s a combination of both patience and strategy. The best tool I have stored away in my secret travel arsenal would undeniably be the Explore section of Kayak. If you have some flexibility in your schedule Keep Reading
I Spend More Than 50% of My Money on Rent April 14, 2017 Friends of Cinch, Lifestyle Jackie Lam Friend of Cinch, Jackie Lam, is sharing how these two sisters are making it work: If you toss a rock in the direction of the slew of personal finance literature out there, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll land on the 50/30/20 budget. That’s where 50% of your inflow of cash should go toward essentials Keep Reading
A Real-World Guide to Dance Class Prices for Savvy Parents March 31, 2017 Friends of Cinch, Lifestyle Erika Napoletano Introducing Friend of Cinch, Erika Napoletano – when she’s not busy accomplishing everything you can see on her timeline, she’s checking in with us to help us navigate some real life money moments, without any BS: Guess what? On top of colored pencils you can only find at one store, yet another pair of gloves (seriously, Keep Reading
Friends of Cinch: JulesJetSets & Mindful Moments: A Day in LA March 16, 2017 Friends of Cinch, Lifestyle Jules Many of us are guilty of spending absent-mindedly. A typical day in Los Angeles for me usually involves a few Uber rides, working at a café, followed by a great lunch spot – none of which, I usually track my spending on. On a few occasions, I’ve looked at my online bank account with near Keep Reading
Friends of Cinch: Jackie Lam on Saving Money at the Bar March 10, 2017 Friends of Cinch, Lifestyle, Savings Jackie Lam 7 Ways to Save Money at a Bar (When Not Drinking Isn’t an Option) It’s your friend’s birthday. And of course, because she never worries about figuring out ways to save money at a bar, she picks the new bar downtown. You know, the one where finance bros and hipsters mingle and a couple Keep Reading
Friends of Cinch: JulesJetSets & A Weekend Getaway in SoCal March 8, 2017 Friends of Cinch, Lifestyle Jules Living in SoCal equates to many worthwhile weekend getaway spots. According to the Traveler Sentiment Index, 68% of U.S. adults plan to take at least one overnight leisure trip in the next 6 months, which is up 7% since 2015. The price of gas, airfare, and even accommodations due to apps like HotelTonight and Airbnb, have Keep Reading
JulesJetsets: Exploring Different Neighborhoods in LA March 1, 2017 Cinch, Friends of Cinch, Lifestyle Jules This was that perfect kind of morning where I could allow myself to gradually peel the covers off and even throw in a 25- minute meditation. I love slow mornings; a huge disparity in what normally feels good since I tend to have FOMO – but I truly believe slower pace mornings set a refreshing Keep Reading
Friends of Cinch: Introducing Jules from JulesJetSets February 12, 2017 Cinch, Friends of Cinch, Lifestyle Jules Do you want to improve your fiscal well-being? Okay, so that’s a bit of an oratorical question. Whether you are great with money or not so great with money, I’m sure you quietly cheered “yes, of course” to yourself! I know I did when I was first posed with this question. A few years ago, Keep Reading
