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My credit score went from 668 to 709 in three months
Credit & Banking

My credit score went from 668 to 709 in three months

June 23, 2025

I paid off one card, set up autopay and didn't open anything new. The month-by-month score changes and which m…

What my share of my parents' car insurance pays for
Insurance & Adulting

What my share of my parents' car insurance pays for

June 14, 2025

I send my dad $95 a month for my 2012 Corolla. I finally read the declarations page to see what that money act…

A $38 birthday picnic for Priya at Gillson Park
Cheap Fun & Self-Care

A $38 birthday picnic for Priya at Gillson Park

June 5, 2025

Sandwiches from Trader Joe's, a borrowed blanket and a sunset over Lake Michigan. A birthday that felt special…