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How to Live in Chicago on a Budget in your 20s

Over the past year, I’ve spent my first year in Chicago and I’ve learned a lot about how to live here on a budget. I’ve been mindful of where I spend which has helped me get smart about things that are worth splurging on and things that I can cut corners on.

Why You Shouldn’t Drag a 9-5: What Eight Months of Work Has Done for My Finances

Some people dream of self-employment and the perks that come with it. Who doesn’t want to set their own schedule, doing something they love, and foster the growth of something they built themselves? While I, too, partake in these self-employment dreams, I also don’t discount the enormous benefits that my 9-5 brings me every day.