Another Damn Blog Post About Looking Fly On A Budget

Before we get started here, yes, I know you know about Ragstock. I know that’s where you get all your purple flannel shirts and American-flag-print tank tops. It has taken over as the number one place for twenty-somethings to go when they need new threads. And not for nothing—Ragstock features a great selection, friendly employees,… Continue reading Another Damn Blog Post About Looking Fly On A Budget

The Best Credit Card Rewards = Free World Travel

It’s a cliché on every dating profile ever written: “I love to travel.” But for most of us, it really is true. The big catch is that traveling is expensive. But it doesn’t have to be! The key is to take advantage of introductory offers that credit card companies use to get your business. First,… Continue reading The Best Credit Card Rewards = Free World Travel

Stop Spending so Much Money Online Shopping

While most of this blog focuses on Chicago deals and happenings, I wanted to take a step back and focus on deals in general. Or rather, shopping. Of the online variety. If you think my deal-scouting abilities can be contained within just one city, I’m about to blow you away. Here’s my 5 step process… Continue reading Stop Spending so Much Money Online Shopping

I saved thousands of dollars by using Groupon Getaways

So far, I’ve purchased three Groupon Getaways. I’ve gone on two trips and have the third planned for this fall. I took my first leap of faith with Groupon Getaways in January 2014. Randomly messaging my best friend Nico (who wrote an awesome article about improv for Chicago Cheap Ass recently!), I said, “There’s a… Continue reading I saved thousands of dollars by using Groupon Getaways