Money

Learning how to budget is the most critical step you will take to get your financial life together. And yes, merely muttering the word budget can feel a little scary. All new things are a bit terrifying at first.  I was uneasy the first time I rode a bike, had my first … [Read more...] about How to Budget: Steps to make your first money plan

I should have seen this coming, but even I was surprised to learn my department and many others would be cutting hours. Que the list of money saving moves I immediately need to double check. In preparing for an influx of critically ill patients, hospitals have hit the brakes … [Read more...] about Money Saving Moves to Make During a Crisis

Why does saving money feel so hard? Trying to save when you’re a nurse can feel like an uphill battle. You start with great intentions but somewhere things fall apart. Maybe you’re dreaming of that Vegas or Mexico trip you want to go on next. Or you’d love to pay off the … [Read more...] about Saving Money While You Work: Tips For Nurses

You finally graduated from nursing school and landed the perfect new grad position. Congratulations! You’re most likely about to make more money than you’ve ever made.  Do you have a plan for your money?  It’s okay if you don’t, I’m just happy you landed … [Read more...] about 3 Personal Finance Tips for New Graduate Nurses

Hey there! I’m Nurse FERN the financially enlightened and somewhat sarcastic nurse who helps you get your finances together.  I need to say something before you read this, I love being a nurse, it has taken me some time to get back to feeling this way, but it’s true. The … [Read more...] about Fixing My Finances Helped Me Love Nursing Again