Tori Dunlap

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Tori Dunlap is a millennial money and career expert. After saving $100,000 at age 25, Tori founded Her First $100K to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable resources to better their money. A Plutus award winner, her work has been featured on Good Morning America, New York Magazine, Forbes, CNBC, and more. An honors graduate of the University of Portland, Tori currently lives in Seattle, where she enjoys eating fried chicken, going to barre classes, and attempting to naturally work John Mulaney bits into conversation.

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Dear Tori: Help! I can’t afford to be in my friend’s wedding

It’s no secret that weddings can be expensive, but what’s often overlooked is how much it can cost to be a bridesmaid or groomsman.

Dear Tori: How to deal with financial overwhelm

Feeling overwhelmed about your finances can affect how you save, spend, and manage your money. Get tips from a finance coach on combatting overwhelm.

Dear Tori: How to reach financial goals when barely making ends meet

It can feel hard – or even altogether impossible – to reach your financial goals when there are only pennies (or even debt) left at the end of every month. Here's one money coach's take on what to do next.

How to travel like a boss on a budget

The money coach behind Her First $100K shares her tips for creating a realistic and sustainable travel budget — all so that you can be wholly present and stress-free on your next vacation.

Dear Tori: My coworker makes more money than me – what should I do?

Here's how one money coach suggests turning pay discrepancy into an opportunity in order to get paid what you are worth and to better empower the people around you to do the same.

10 things to do to improve your finances

We all wish we had more time to prioritize our finances. Check out 10 things you can do in under 10 minutes to improve your finances.

Financial self-care: What it is & how I practice it

“Self-care” has become an overused buzzword that conjures images of spa days and bubble baths, chocolate bars and endless glasses of champagne. Here's how one money coach practices financial self-care with a monthly money date.

Tori Dunlap is a millennial money and career blogger. After saving $100,000 at age 25, Tori founded Her First $100K* to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable resources to better their money. A Plutus award winner, her work has been featured on Good Morning America, New York Magazine, Forbes, CNBC, and more.

Dear Tori: How to handle stock market worry

In her "Dear Tori" series, Tori answers readers' questions -- everything from how to talk to your partner about finances to what debt to pay off first.

What debt should I pay off first?

When you have two or more debts, how do you know which to pay off first? Here are some options for you.

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