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Articles by Gina Ryder

Gina Ryder is a writer and teaching artist in New York. She got her start in the magazine world as a contributor to regional publications in the Philadelphia area. Her work has appeared in Psychology Today and various online publications. She studied journalism at Temple University.

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The 5 Rules Behind Money and Friendship

by Gina Ryder March 26, 2012

Friends

Whether it’s a miser who hesitates to go dutch at dinner or the moocher who’s been asking you to spot her since high school, money and friendship can be a doosey. That’s why we brought the topic to Twitter to hash it out with Irene Levine, resident psychologist at The Friendship Blog to find solutions [...]

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Money and Friends: How To Figure It All Out

by Gina Ryder March 14, 2012

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A shared economic value system is one way friends bond. Yet in many chapters of human existence, shifting life phases and new statuses can uproot our finances, and as a result, our relationships. Recent job losses and drastic life style changes throw a monkey wrench into our friendships. Money and friends (and anxiety) “It’s important to [...]

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3 Smart Money Tips: What I Learned As a Waitress

by Gina Ryder March 5, 2012

Waitress

When it comes to money management, we all seek guidance from analysts, planners and other insiders of the economic world. And rightly so–getting the experts to weigh in on trends and shed light on our overall relationships with money is invaluable. But financial insight can be earned by anyone through average life experience. What do [...]

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How To Master Money And Relationships

by Gina Ryder February 19, 2012

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To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we hosted our first Twitter party. Diving into the vital yet seldom discussed topic of money and relationships, we turned to Twitter to dish the details of our financial love life using the hashtag, #ourmoneylove. Over 70 contributors joined in, sharing tips, exchanging life experiences, and seeking the advice of our [...]

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