Kathleen O'Malley

LATEST ARTICLES ( 437 )

• The Weekender, Episode One

  

  It’s 7:30 on Saturday morning, and I’ve been awake for over two hours. Ergo, the birth (or rebirth, if you’ve been reading long enough) of the weekender,... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• Embracing the Change: Fall Goals

  

  Summer was the season of weddings, specifically mine. Now, the honeymoon is (quite literally) over, the present delivery has slowed, and our house is more or... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• Is It Even Possible to Have a Frugal Wedding for 150 Guests?

  

  It wouldn’t be out of line if you called me a “control freak.” In some situations, at least. There are plenty of times when I’m perfectly happy to go with the... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• 5 Habits You Can Drop Completely to Save Money Right Away

  

  The following post is from Anne, who lives in my computer, and is covering for me while I’m kind of busy. She just launched a new site — Money Propeller! Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• When You Have Credit Card Debt, You Can’t Afford Anything

  

  Let’s talk about credit card debt for a second. I know about credit card debt. It was my companion for over six years. At its peak, I owed more than $20,000 on ... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• The Bouqs Review: Fresh Flowers in the Mail

  

  I got an email from The Bouqs a week or so ago, asking if I wanted to check out their website, and get a bouquet of flowers to review. Just another day in the... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• Honeymooning with AirBnB

  

  In less than two weeks, I’ll be married. There’s a lot of planning that goes along with a wedding, and honestly, it’s a little stressful. Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• A Snapshot of the Portland Real Estate Market

  

  It’s fun to see what you can buy at different price points in cities. That’s half the appeal of those HGTV shows, don’t you think? Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• How Much Money Can a 20-Something Save? More Than You Think!

  

  The following is a guest post by Leigh, who has saved more than 50% of her income ever since she earned an income! Find out more about her, and how she does thi... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• What to Include in a Minimalist Wedding Registry

  

  One of the things I struggled with the most while planning the wedding of the century was registering for gifts. I mean, I don’t like the idea that only... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• How Much Have We Spent on Alcohol This Year?

  

  Last week, we were sitting down to a budget conversation. Mint said, “hey, it’s been awhile since you logged in, might want to update a thing or five,” and Bren... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• How Kassandra is Saving 50% of Her Income

  

  Kathleen’s note: The following is Kassandra’s take on the “Save 50%” movement we have here on the blog, and on Facebook. Are you saving 50%? Do you want to... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• Don’t Buy Amazon Kindle Unlimited

  

  I’m a regular reader. I go through periods where I’m polishing off a book a week, and periods where I  stroll through the words of an enjoyable read over the... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• Applying the 80-20 Rule to Your Stuff

  

  You’re smart and witty and funny and you have great hair, so you probably already know about Pareto’s principle, also known as the 80-20 rule, which states... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• Why We’re Saving 50% of Our Income (And a Mid-Year Update!)

  

  Why we’re saving 50% of our income this year (and a mid-year update) At the beginning of the year, we promised to try to save 50% of our combined incomes. Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• Republic Wireless Review

  

  Notes from Kathleen: 1. We have an affiliate relationship with Republic, which means if you click our link, we get a small commission from them without it... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• 13 Fun and Cheap Things to Do in Portland

  

  Summer is the best time to be in Portland. It’s warm (we say hot when temperatures get above 80, which I know is weird for most of you out there), it’s clear,... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• Revisiting Wantable

  

  This is the third time I’ve had a chance to review Wantable. Read my other reviews here and here. Note: Wantable provided me with a free box to review and I am... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• Mindful Investing 101: Understanding Risk

  

  I often stare at my Vanguard account with fear and uncertainty. A bad combination for anybody looking to invest their money, because fear and uncertainty are th... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE

• On Deciding to Change: Flipping a Switch in the Money Mindset

  

  I recently wrote about my journey into the pits of credit card debt. If you notice, the post is absolutely filled with ignorance. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE