If you’re a college student trying to figure out what to do with your first $1,000, you’re in the right place. Back when I first started college, I was broke. I didn’t come from money, and I definitely wasn’t living off an allowance. Every dollar mattered. But over time, I figured out how to budget…

Let’s talk budgeting. You’ve probably heard the usual advice before: “Cut out coffee” “Cancel Netflix” “Stop eating out entirely” And honestly? Most of that advice is trash. Not because saving money is a bad thing, but because this kind of advice misses the point. If you’re on the path to FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early),…