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Natalia Lusinski

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In addition to Bustle and Mic, Natalia's writing and personal essays can also be seen in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, MSN, Thrive Global, Health, xoJane, Scary Mommy, Elite Daily, the L.A. Times, the Chicago Tribune's RedEye, Marie Claire UK, Purple Clover, HelloGiggles, and The Daily Dot, among other publications. She’s currently living abroad, which you can read more about on Instagram: Nomadic Natalia.

After My Grandmother Passed Away, I Started Taking Amtrak Trips To Stay Connected To Her

Every time I hear a train whistle, I think about my grandma. She raised me, and when I turned 11, she had a surprise: A trip to California. Only, we wouldn’t be flying there from Chicago; we’d be taking the train. At the time, I didn’t care how we…
By Natalia Lusinski

7 Travel Products I Tried & Now Can't Travel Without — Like A Shirt That Barely Needs Washing

When you’re traveling, you probably have certain go-to clothes and items you bring along, yet you may also switch them up sometimes and test out new travel products. As someone who mainly lives abroad and works remotely, switching countries every…
By Natalia Lusinski

This Pop-Up Promotes Financial Independence In An Instagram Playground

Pop-up museums, stores, and events are all the rage lately, and this new one hopes to accomplish what the others do — educate people in a fun environment for a limited amount of time. Only, it aims to promote financial independence among women in…
By Natalia Lusinski

I Gave Up Dating Apps For The Year — But Here's The Problem With Meeting People IRL

Bustle writer Natalia Lusinski is taking a year off dating apps to focus on meeting someone IRL. In this month's column, she discusses why — even after finding love on dating apps — she's doing the challenge. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m…
By Natalia Lusinski

Experts Say These Are The 4 Key Signs You Are No Longer Drinking In Moderation

When it comes to drinking alcohol, you may think having a couple drinks with dinner is no big deal. However, the lines sometimes get blurred when it comes to figuring out when you go beyond moderate drinking. For women, moderate drinking is…
By Natalia Lusinski

These 9 Women Moved In With Their Partners For Financial Reasons — Here’s Why They Regret It

Couples move in together for a variety of reasons, whether they’re taking their relationship to the next level or deciding to do a trial run to see how it works. However, other couples move in together to save money; while it may work for some,…
By Natalia Lusinski

I Tried These 6 Products To Help With My Insomnia & They Changed Everything

As someone with insomnia more often than not, I’m constantly looking for remedies to not only help me fall asleep, but also stay asleep through the night. While some people get prescriptions to help, I prefer the more holistic, old-fashioned…
By Natalia Lusinski

We Asked 21 Women How Much They Really Spend On Skin Care Each Month & We're So Fascinated

In Bustle’s series How Much I Spent, women get honest about how much they're investing in a particular aspect of their lives, and why. For Bustle's beauty issue, Advice Haul, we asked 21 women with different budgets and skin types to break down…
By Natalia Lusinski

Here’s When You Need A Professional’s Help With Your Taxes

Sometimes, doing taxes can become overwhelming — and fast. While you may have a W-2 from one job, you may also have a collection of 1099s and write-offs to contend with. But how do you know when you need a professional’s help with taxes? After all,…
By Natalia Lusinski

Chrissy Metz Had To Retrain Her Thinking Around Money — Here’s The Trick She Uses Today

Whether you have a lot of debt, live paycheck-to-paycheck, or are struggling to balance your budget, money is probably not the first thing you want to bring up to your friends and family. However, it’s important to talk about money in order to end…
By Natalia Lusinski

Mandy Moore’s Self-Care Routine Is Incredibly Relatable

Wellness seems to be at the forefront of many people’s minds these days, whether that means practicing more self-care or creating healthier habits. Mandy Moore is no stranger to this, so she partnered with supplements brand Nature’s Way for the…
By Natalia Lusinski

Here's How Designer Diana Sfera Redecorated An 8 x 10-Foot Office In New York City

In Be My Guest, Bustle takes you inside cool homes and spaces so you can gather design and décor inspo for yourself. In this article, born out of our Instagram Stories series, we give you a glimpse of an office designed by Diana Sfera. …
By Natalia Lusinski

A Financial Advisor’s 7 Best Tips For Paying Off Your Student Loan Debt

Student loans are something that many people have to contend with. While some people defer or default on them, others pay them back regularly, which may take years. When it comes to the best way to pay off your student loan debt, some methods work…
By Natalia Lusinski

These 16 Women Got Engaged After Dating Their Partner 9 Months Or Less

When dating leads to getting engaged, then married, everyone’s timelines are different; while some people date for years before getting engaged, or decide to stay together but not ever get married, others meet, fall in love, and are engaged…
By Natalia Lusinski

‘The Bachelor’s’ Ben Higgins Will Host Your Wedding For Under $15K At This Upcoming Event

Ben Higgins wooed Lauren Bushnell — and the rest of America — during season 20 of The Bachelor back in 2016 when he showed his romantic side. Now, he is doing it again. The former contestant is now co-creator and host of The Wedding Party, a new…
By Natalia Lusinski

9 Ways Tax Laws Have Changed This Year, According To Experts

When it comes to filing taxes, it can be confusing — especially if you freelance and write things off. Even if you don’t, there are still ways tax laws have changed this year and things you should keep in mind when doing your 2018 taxes. While your…
By Natalia Lusinski

I'm Taking The Year Off Dating Apps — And This Is The Biggest Thing I've Realized One Month In

Bustle writer Natalia Lusinski is taking a year off dating apps to focus on meeting someone IRL. In this month's column, she discusses why — even after finding love on dating apps — she's doing the challenge. When it comes to dating, timing is…
By Natalia Lusinski

14 Women Reveal Exactly How Much Money They Spent On Their Wedding

When it comes to wedding budgets, they seem to run the gamut on how much couples spend for their big day. While some couples may try to spend as little as possible, others may not flinch when it comes to the wedding tab. However, at the end of the…
By Natalia Lusinski

Here’s What It Actually Means To Write Something Off On Your Taxes

When it comes to doing taxes, there are people who write off expenses — such as freelancers and entrepreneurs — and those who don’t. There are also those who know it would financially benefit them to write things off, yet they aren’t, at least not…
By Natalia Lusinski

17 Ideas For Incorporating Personal Traditions Into Your Wedding

Weddings have changed a lot over the years, including traditions associated with them. While some couples stick to renowned ones, others create their own. The Knot just uncovered what traditions and trends are common among couples — and not. On…
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