5 ways to be a hipster without going broke

You walk into a cozy nook. The smell of old books and hot chai fill the air.

Then you see them: hipsters.

They’re so cool, with their hair and their clothes and their Macbook Airs. Oh, what you’d give to be just like them.

There’s only a slight problem. You’re kind of a nerd. You like to crunch numbers from time to time. Your check your credit scores and credit reports annually. Spreadsheets are your gig. You might have actually calculated how much money you need to save per month to have a nice retirement.

If only you could love finances and be a hipster at the same time.

Imagine the possibilities. Imagine the friends you’ll make. Imagine your social life blossoming into bouquet of casual conversation – whatever that means.

Contrary to what you may think, it is possible to combine both worlds. You can be a financial hipster. And I’m going to show you how.

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