Author: Brooke Niemeyer
15 hidden summer expenses to budget for right now
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
Summer is the perfect time to relax, but that doesn’t mean you should get lax with your budget. There are some extra expenses that pop …
The one small town worth visiting in every state
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
When it comes time to pick your next travel destination, some of the more common cities might top your list. New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, …
8 hidden moving expenses you shouldn’t ignore
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
Whether you’re moving across the country or just across town, one of the first things you should do before loading up your boxes is create a …
The best back-to-school weekend staycations in each state
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
The month of August always sounds the alarms — the return to the classroom is near. For many families, this is the sign that it’s time …
5 steps to financial freedom
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
Financial Freedom. The ultimate goal for many of us. But what does it really mean, and how do you get here? Those are the questions that …
These cruises include an at-sea brewery
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
American Craft Beer Week is May 13 to 19. Plus, now is the perfect time to set sail on a cruise. So why not combine the …
50 things that can make your holidays more affordable
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
The holidays don’t come cheap — I start saving for my holiday trip home months in advance, so it’s not so detrimental to my budget. There’s …
These old-school tax scams just won’t go away. Here’s how to avoid them
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
Scammers are always out there, but they become particularly prevalent when people are thinking about taxes. This is not only as April 15 approaches, but also …
8 hidden moving expenses to watch out for
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
Whether you’re moving across the country or just across town, one of the first things you should do before loading up your boxes is create a …
What you can’t miss on the newest cruise ships
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
I’m a millennial and I love cruising. It’s not hard to find articles out there reporting cruise lines are attracting my generation by offering fancy cabins …
Adulting isn’t easy — but these 12 things can help
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
Millennials get a bad rap (full disclosure: I am one). In fact, we get dragged for a lot. We’re apparently ruining the housing market, living at …
These are the best beaches in every state
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
Nothing says “perfect summer day” like relaxing by the water or cruising around on a boat. And as someone who grew up in a landlocked state, …
