Jen Smith

I used to love the chase of finding the best deal. I’d research all the stores online and visit the ones that I could in person, looking for flash sales and clearance deals. I’d meticulously read reviews and ratings and look at pictures to see if those reviews were authentic. Then, when I was sure…

When my husband and I were paying off our student loans, we didn’t have big incomes. But we did have time. We took on as many side hustles as possible to make extra money, but quickly realized that not all side hustles are created equal. We wasted a lot of time doing gigs that paid…

Looking for a way to scale your business and increase your income without being needed at the office all day? Digital products could be the solution you’re looking for. There’s an endless number of digital product ideas that could help you establish your own business, take your business to the next level, or just help…

When my husband and I bought our house, we found we had way more space than we needed. We knew we’d grow into it, but it felt like a waste to have two empty rooms collecting dust for a few years. So we decided to rent out one of our spare rooms on Airbnb. In…

The first time I ever negotiated for a higher salary was equal parts empowering and terrifying. I’d just been offered a great opportunity to advance my career. Because I still had my other job that I enjoyed, I felt comfortable enough negotiating for more money. So I went out on a limb and asked for…

For some reason, I can remember every job interview I’ve been on in my adult life. Maybe it’s the profuse sweating or the responses that I swore sounded better in my head. For many like I, interviews are the most stressful part of looking for a new job. You never know what you’re going to…

When my husband and I were spending every extra penny of income to pay off our student loans, I assumed the financial freedom that came with being debt-free would allow me to be happier. I would dream of starting a family, buying a home, and taking trips to places I never thought I could afford….

If you’re in the process of paying off debt, it doesn’t take long to realize how life-altering it can be. Whether it’s giving up takeout or skipping a weekend getaway, these little things make a huge impact when we start to cut them out. That was hard for me to grasp. When my husband and…

Netflix’s reality show, Love is Blind, had some standout moments. One of the most significant was the look on Matt Barnett’s face when his new fiance, Amber Pike, revealed she had $20,000 of student loans, no job, and no degree to show for it. To many watching at home, Pike’s reveal wasn’t breaking news since…

The quest for self-discovery is a never-ending journey. The more we know ourselves, the more we have to look at not just our good qualities, but our negative ones as well. A tool that many find helpful is personality profilers. These tests can narrow down the number of feelings, mindsets, and motivations and help us…