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.

Adidas Product Testing Review: How to Try Free Athletic Gear

February 28, 2021 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 … Full Article

Best Time to Buy Tires? How to Save on Your Tire Purchase

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by Kate Braun

When you’re considering any big purchase, it makes sense that you want to get the most bang for your buck. Part of that equation is … Full Article

How to Buy Stocks With Webull

May 20, 2021January 28, 2021 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 … Full Article

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

March 5, 2021January 22, 2021 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 Does Honey Make Money? Is the Honey Extension Legit?

January 16, 2021January 15, 2021 by Kate Braun

Most of us have been taught from childhood some version of “there’s no such thing as a free lunch”—meaning that when something is free, there’s … Full Article

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

March 5, 2021January 7, 2021 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

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Rakuten Review 2021: How Does Rakuten Work and Is It Worth it?

April 13, 2021December 19, 2020 by Kate Braun

Is Rakuten a good way to earn extra money by shopping online? Read this full Rakuten review, covering what Rakuten is, how the online shopping portal works, the Rakuten stores you can earn money from, how you get Rakuten cash back, and more.

Which Payment Type Can Help You Stick to a Budget?

May 30, 2021December 13, 2020 by Kate Braun

Budgeting can feel like a psychological game just as much as a financial one. There are a lot of theories out there about which payment … Full Article

20 Dollars an Hour Is How Much a Year? Is $20/Hr Good?

May 30, 2021December 4, 2020 by Kate Braun

Maybe you’ve just come across a job listing or been offered a job that pays $20 an hour, and it’s time to crunch the numbers. … Full Article

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

November 12, 2020 by Kate Braun

Stickers aren’t just for kids—they’re a popular way to decorate and personalize items like laptops, instruments, luggage, athletic gear, phone cases, and water bottles. Of … Full Article

Where to Get Quarters (Loose Coins or Rolls)

March 5, 2021November 11, 2020 by Kate Braun

Thanks to the popularity of credit and debit cards today, many people barely use cash or coins anymore. Pennies, nickels, and dimes are more or … Full Article

Instacart Tipping FAQ: How Much to Tip Instacart Shoppers?

January 11, 2021November 3, 2020 by Kate Braun

While Instacart has been around since 2012, it’s really taken off this year as more people choose grocery deliveries to maintain social distance. This new … Full Article

20 Dirt-Cheap Meals Under $5

October 28, 2020 by Kate Braun

Food costs can be a budget make-or-breaker. The average American household (for reference, the average is 2.5 people) spends nearly $8,000 on food, including … Full Article

15 Awesome 30-Day Challenge Ideas to Level Up Your Life

October 20, 2020 by Kate Braun

Life is a lot more interesting when you intentionally decide to mix things up and do something new. If you feel like you’re stuck … Full Article

25 Best Useful Gift Ideas to Save Their Time, Money, Health, or Sanity

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 by Kate Braun

Practical gift-giving is a great way to make sure you’re giving friends and family things that will actually benefit their lives, instead of getting regifted … Full Article

How You Can Own Land for Free in the USA

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by Kate Braun

In an age where it feels out of reach for many people to become homeowners or landowners, it might surprise you that there are … Full Article

8 Ways to Score Cheap Flights: How to Find Cheap Flights

October 2, 2020 by Kate Braun

Want to globetrot without emptying your bank account? It all starts with being smart about booking the flight. In my experience, one of the … Full Article

11 Legitimate Stay-at-Home Mom Jobs

September 30, 2020 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 … Full Article

Ibotta vs. Rakuten: Which is Better for Free Cash Back?

February 17, 2021September 23, 2020 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 … Full Article

How to Drastically Cut Expenses

September 17, 2020September 15, 2020 by Kate Braun

When you’re deep in frugality mode, no expense is too small to go under the knife. Learning how to drastically cut expenses and being … Full Article

Guide to Finding Short-Term Rentals for Travel & Temporary Housing

September 3, 2020September 2, 2020 by Kate Braun

Looking for cheap short-term rentals as a digital nomad, traveling professional, or someone in limbo between rentals/house purchases? It can feel daunting at first, … Full Article