7 Money New Year’s Resolutions Every Artist Should Make in 2021

With the New Year underway, it’s time to talk about ways we can improve our finances. Here are seven easy financial resolutions you should commit to this year.

Budgeting, food, net worth, personal finance, savings, readingScarlett McCarthyJanuary 1, 2021money resolutions, personal finance resolutions, artist resolutions, resolutions for creatives, money tips for millennials, personal finance art, money and art, starving artist Comment

My October Net Worth Update

The truth is that being a full-time freelance content writer and creator is challenging, which is why my net worth only went up by $71.00 in October.

debt, credit card debt, net worth, personal finance, Budgeting, budgetingScarlett McCarthyNovember 13, 2020net worth tracking, Net Worth Update, net worth negative, net worth changes, Negative Net Worth, Financial Goals, financial literacy Comment

My September Net Worth Update

My net worth went up by $889 between August and September. Sometimes I worry that by not reaching net worth positivity I’ve let you and the blog down.

debt, credit card debt, net worth, personal finance, Budgeting, budgetingScarlett McCarthySeptember 25, 2020net worth tracking, Net Worth Update, net worth negative, net worth changes, Negative Net Worth, Financial Goals, financial literacy Comment

3 Tips For Translating Your Artistic Skills To A Resume

Writing a resume that showcases all of your transferable skills can feel overwhelming and confusing as an artist. Here are three ways to land the job.

personal finance, survival job, Job SearchScarlett McCarthySeptember 11, 2020Resume, How To Write A Resume, how to write a resume, resume, resume tips, artist resume, Artistic Resume, Creative Resume, creative resumeComment

My August Net Worth Update

I crunched the numbers and my net worth went up by $2,271 this month. Here’s how I had my best financial month ever despite being let go from my full-time job.

Budgeting, debt, net worth, personal finance, student loansScarlett McCarthyAugust 7, 2020net worth tracking, Net Worth Update, net worth negative, Net Worth, net worth changesComment

A Conversation With Alyssa Davies of Mixed Up Money

After admiring Alyssa Davies’ illustrations and blog, Mixed Up Money, I asked her to sit down and talk about the various ways money and creativity connect.

15 Artists Share their Most Lucrative, Illegal, and Crazy Side Gigs

Having a side gig provides financial flexibility and a back-up plan in case your main income source falls through. Here are fifteen unexpected side hustles.

personal finance, side hustles, survival jobScarlett McCarthyJuly 3, 2020side hustles for artists, Side Hustle, side hustle, side gig, Side Gig, jobs for artists, best survival jobs, Best Survival Jobs, Jobs for Artists Comment

A Step-By-Step Guide To Saving for Short-Term Goals

The secret to saving is to break down your saving goals into small milestones. Here’s the tried and true method I use to save for all my short-term goals.

Budgeting, budgeting, personal finance, savings, sinking fundsScarlett McCarthyJune 26, 2020Comment

How To Make Donations A Permanent Part Of Your Budget

Widespread protests against police brutality have triggered an outpouring of donations and charitable giving. Here’s how you can afford to give back.

Budgeting, budgeting, personal finance, donations budgetScarlett McCarthyJune 19, 2020donations, donating, budgeting, budget, giving back, charitable giving

Savings 101: Building An Emergency Fund

Having an emergency fund gives you peace of mind and a safety net when life happens. Here are our simple tips for creating an emergency savings fund.

Yes, Even Artists Need To Pay Off Debt

Armed with a budget and a debt payoff plan, you can become debt-free. Create a debt pay off plan that works for you with these three simple steps.

My May Net Worth Update

In April, my net worth dropped by $259.00. Here’s what happened and why I’m hopeful the rest of 2020 will be positive for me and my net worth.

How To Budget When You Have A Fluctuating Income

If you wonder where all your money went you probably need a budget. Meet the 5-step plan you can use to tackle your budget even if your income fluctuates.

Here’s What You Should Actually Spend Your Stimulus Check On

You probably have a growing list of what you could buy with your stimulus check. Use this guide to identify the financial move that actually makes sense.

The Frozen Trader Joe's Meals You Gotta Try

Trader Joe’s frozen dinners have saved my budget on more than one occasion. Here are the best vegetarian and vegan options for anyone looking to save money.

My April Net Worth Update

Between March and April, my net worth increased by $1,629. Although I’m still in the red, I’m hopeful I can reach net worth positivity by the end of this year.

What To Do If You're Actually Literally Broke Right Now

Many people are experiencing job loss and economic uncertainty amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. Here are 7 things you can do to create more room in your budget.

The Best Personal Finance Videos On YouTube

Personal finance YouTube makes leveling up your money knowledge accessible and simple. These videos are guaranteed to teach you important money lessons.

FREE Covid-19 Resources For Artists And Creatives

Literally Broke's resource guide contains information about grants, scholarships, and more to help you navigate money during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Staying Sane Without a $200 Weighted Blanket

There are a lot of affordable and accessible ways to take care of your mental health. Here are our favorite tips for practicing self-care on a budget.

budgeting, Budgeting, health, personal finance, reading, wellnessScarlett McCarthyMarch 13, 2020--None--How To Keep Calm, how to keep calm, HALT, halt, self-care, Self-Care Comment