Kate Braun

Kate is a writer and editor who runs her content and editorial businesses remotely while globetrotting as a digital nomad. So far, her laptop has accompanied her to New Zealand, Asia, and around the U.S. (mostly thanks to credit card points). Years of research and ghostwriting on personal finance led her to the FI community and co-founding DollarSanity. In addition to traveling and outdoor adventure, Kate is passionate about financial literacy, compound interest, and pristine grammar.

How Much Is 6 Figures in Money?

February 4, 2023 by Kate Braun

How much is six figures? If you’ve heard of people pulling in a six-figure salary, starting a six-figure business, or trying to build a six-figure … Full Article

12 Legitimate Stay-at-Home Mom Online Jobs In 2023

February 21, 2023January 24, 2023 by Kate Braun

Many new mothers find themselves facing a dilemma: go back to work or stay home with the kids full-time? Both options have pros and cons. … Full Article

A 365 Day Penny Challenge: Save 1 Extra Penny a Day for $600+ a Year

December 29, 2022 by Kate Braun

Do you want to save money, but you’re not sure where to start? Then it’s smart to start small! The basic idea of the penny … Full Article

8 Free and Cheap Things to Do When You’re Bored at Home With No Money

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 by Kate Braun

In the middle of a recession, a lot of people are finding themselves with more free time…and less to do with it. Restaurants, stores, museums, … Full Article

How to Write a Check with Cents, Sign Over a Check, & More

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 by Kate Braun

If you grew up in the millennial or Gen Z generations, you probably think of checks like cassette tapes: some people still use them, but … Full Article

How Much Does It Cost to Dye Your Hair?

September 14, 2022 by Kate Braun

How much does it cost to dye your hair? It depends on a variety of factors—whether you’re doing it yourself or going to a salon, … Full Article

Adidas Product Testing Review: Is It A Legit Way To Get Free Gear

September 6, 2022 by Kate Braun

If you’re like me, you tend to wear a pair of shoes until the soles fall off—and I’m not above using duct tape in those … Full Article

How to Buy Stocks With Webull

June 18, 2022 by Kate Braun

How to Use Webull App Investing is an important element of managing your financial life—and modern technology makes it easy with the variety of web … Full Article

7 Best Cash Back Apps for 2022 (I Made $500+)

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 by Kate Braun

Finding ways to earn easy free money is pretty high on my list of satisfying ways to spend free time. The advent of smartphones has … Full Article

22 Fun Things to Do Without Spending Money

May 31, 2022 by Kate Braun

Sometimes, it feels like everything we do costs money. You have to spend money just to live—to eat, to drink, to keep a roof over … Full Article

Ibotta vs. Rakuten: Which is Better for Free Cash Back? (Can You Use Both)

May 26, 2022 by Kate Braun

Ibotta and Rakuten are two of the best free cash-back programs on the scene today. They’re each used for different purposes, so you can sign … Full Article

Can You Add Money to Cash App at Walmart?

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by Kate Braun

Cash App is a popular money management app that allows peer-to-peer transactions, simple stock and cryptocurrency investments, and even purchases at retailers with the connected … Full Article

How to Get Free Stickers by Mail: 30+ Websites to Request Free Stickers Online

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by Kate Braun

Love stickers and wondering how to get free stickers by mail? Here is a master list of some of the fun stickers you can request! … Full Article

How to Start Investing for Beginners: Stocks, Funds, Real Estate, Etc.

August 15, 2022August 17, 2021 by Kate Braun

At 21 years old, I was a new college graduate with a liberal arts degree, a couple dollars to my name, a job + a few side hustles, and zero clue about banks, credit cards, retirement funds, or the stock market. Turns out, learning to invest isn’t that hard. Here’s where to start (no stock market expertise required).