Kara PerezinAustin StartupsWhat Are Poverty Olympics and Why Are They Terrible?I’ve made no secret about that fact that I grew up in a low income household, and that I was a very low income earner for the first few…Apr 17, 20181Apr 17, 20181
Kara PerezWhat Life Was Like When I Made Less Than $20,000 a YearWhen I graduated college in 2011 I was a classic case of ‘CAN’T TELL ME NUTHIN!’ I was the first in my immediate family to graduate college…Apr 9, 2018Apr 9, 2018
Kara PerezThe Ten Financial Commandments All Women Should Live ByOne time on the internet, a man on Twitter accused me of being sexist because my company is geared towards women. Another time, a man…Jan 29, 2018Jan 29, 2018
Kara PerezHow to Set Goals You Can (And Will) Actually AchieveI’m a sucker for goal setting. I love it. As I paint grand pictures in my head of what I want to accomplish for myself, I get a literal…Jan 3, 2018Jan 3, 2018
Kara PerezinAustin StartupsI’m a Finance Professional And I Have Hella Financial AnxietyLast night my financial anxiety woke me up at 4:00am and WOULDN’T LET ME GO BACK TO SLEEP. Anxiety, you’re a son of a bitch.Nov 16, 2017Nov 16, 2017
Kara PerezThe Finances of Being a Freelance WriterI believe in radical financial transparency, so let me start with a confession: I am a record keeping hoarder.Sep 19, 2017Sep 19, 2017
Kara PerezinAustin StartupsHow to Conduct Your Mid-Year Money Check InRemember back in January, when the air was cold and crisp, and you were strong in your resolve to do better with your money this year? You…Jul 5, 2017Jul 5, 2017
Kara PerezinAustin StartupsHow I Started a Business For Less Than $2,000I spend all day, every day, talking about money. As both a personal finance freelance writer and the founder of a company that hosts…Jun 29, 20172Jun 29, 20172
Kara PerezWhy You Need Values-Based Spending In Your Life ASAPThere is a sweet feeling that accompanies buying something you truly want for yourself. It’s a deep sense of satisfaction and a knowledge…Jun 26, 2017Jun 26, 2017
Kara PerezWhere to Start Paying Off Debt (No Matter How Much You Make)May is what I like to call debt season. With a fresh crop of college grads entering the workforce, it means a fresh crop of student loans…May 12, 2017May 12, 2017