Emily Nickerson

Little brings Emily more of a thrill than taking a so-so sentence and making it shine or giving an alright paragraph more of a punch. She’s a self proclaimed word-nerd whose penchant for language took her from barista-ing in a bookstore café during college to serving as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in a high school just outside of Madrid after graduating with a double major in English and Spanish. Since returning to the States over a year ago, Emily has worked as Associate Editor for The Daily Muse and established a Spanish language social media presence for one of Southwest Michigan’s leading credit unions. Recently married, she, her hubby, and their crazy cat, Angel, call the shores of Lake Michigan home. Follow her on twitter @EmENickerson.

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June 17, 2013

This summer, we’re tackling the financial questions involved going back to school. Today, we’ll help you form your grad school budget—with a helpful spreadsheet!

Budgeting Freelancers

Thinking About Freelancing? How to Prep Your Budget

May 20, 2013

Breaking away from the 9-to-5 to freelance can be immensely rewarding. But it can also be terrifying—especially when it comes to your finances. Here’s how to establish a solid financial plan now so you can be confident when you go out on your own.

Liz Claman

The Best Advice I’ve Received From Warren Buffett: FOX Anchor Liz Claman

May 6, 2013

FOX anchor Liz Claman has interviewed Warren Buffett many times over the years. And today, she shares with us the most important words of investment wisdom she’s learned from him.

Credit Cards

Trying to Build Credit? What You Should Know About Credit Cards

May 5, 2013

If you’re trying to establish credit for the first time, one of the best ways to do so is by getting a credit card. But, you’ve probably heard the downsides of credit cards, too. Personal finance expert Scott Gamm weighs in on what you need to consider.

  • Personal Finance Myths
    5 Myths We Believe About Women & Money
    April 8, 2013

    Helaine Olen believes that much of the money advice we hear today is wrong, especially where it concerns women. We sat down with her to learn the myths surrounding women and money and what we’ve all been getting wrong about personal finance.

  • Annual Budget
    The Key to Budgeting for Big Expenses
    February 18, 2013

    Putting together a budget by month makes sense—you pay your rent and bills all monthly, right? But it’s also important to budget for the big expenses that crop up only once a year. Follow these guidelines to make sure you stay on track.

  • Online-Only Banking
    5 Great Online-Only Banking Options
    February 4, 2013

    A new crop of accounts—and even whole banks—are foregoing their in-person services and instead focusing on innovative online-only features. Want to make the switch to a more tech-savvy financial institution? Here’s what you need to know.