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Small Budget Big Apple · 7M ago

A few things that might surprise you about NYC

We’ve been here almost a year now so I feel like we can officially make some observations about the Big Apple. People aren’t as mean as you think, just understand that they’ve got places to be and you’re in their way. Not … Continue reading →
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Small Budget Big Apple · 1Y ago

Tackling IRAs and other things I know absolutely nothing about (but would like to)

When I moved to New York and started a new job with a very small company, I was no longer provided with the fairly extensive benefits package that I had grown accustomed to. This included a 403(b) retirement account that … Continue reading →
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Small Budget Big Apple · 1Y ago

A quick update on our search for an affordable gym membership in NYC

I forgot to let you guys know that Corner and I found a gym close to our place that offers memberships for a really reasonable price. Ultimate Fitness, formerly BQE Fitness due to its proximity to the BQE, has monthly … Continue reading →
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Small Budget Big Apple · 1Y ago

Book Giveaway: Jenny Blake’s Life After College

Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want is a portable life coach for 20-somethings and beyond — and I’ve got a copy to give away to one lucky reader! I’ve been following Jenny’s blog for a … Continue reading →
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Small Budget Big Apple · 1Y ago

Visiting NYC on a Student Budget: Things To Do

This is the final installment in a series of three guest posts written by Amelia Germain. Amelia was a classmate of ours at Michigan State University and a fellow Spartan Marching Band member. She is currently a senior at MSU and … Continue reading →
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Small Budget Big Apple · 1Y ago

Visiting NYC on a Student Budget: Food

This is part two in a series of three guest posts written by Amelia Germain. Amelia was a classmate of ours at Michigan State University and a fellow Spartan Marching Band member. She is currently a senior at MSU and has … Continue reading →
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Small Budget Big Apple · 1Y ago

Visiting NYC on a Student Budget: Transportation & Lodging

This is part one in a series of three guest posts written by Amelia Germain. Amelia was a classmate of ours at Michigan State University and a fellow Spartan Marching Band member. She is currently a senior at MSU and … Continue reading →
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Small Budget Big Apple · 1Y ago

Save money by buying more expensive paint

We moved across the country, found a cool rental house, and painted it. And by painted it, I mean that when we moved in, every room was a different hideous bright color, and we wanted to cover those walls with … Continue reading →
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Small Budget Big Apple · 1Y ago

How to attend SXSW on the cheap (and at the last minute)

In case you haven’t been paying attention to my big news on my personal blog or a variety of social networks, I found out last week that I will be riding the Startup Bus from NYC to Austin, TX for … Continue reading →
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Small Budget Big Apple · 1Y ago

Working out on the cheap

Gym memberships and fitness classes in NYC = too expensive? I haven’t been able to afford a gym membership since my internship at Purdue University during the summer of 2008. Well, I suppose I could afford a gym membership if … Continue reading →
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