Joanna Nesbit
Freelance Writer
Joanna Nesbit is a Pacific Northwest writer with a focus on parenting, college, education, millennials, and personal finance. She writes for consumer and custom publications.
PROJECTS
The Washington Post
One student’s junk is another student’s treasure
Every year, college students stream into school lugging new stuff for their dorm rooms or apartments. Nine months later, the process shifts into reverse, with hundreds of tons of usable goods landing in dumpsters.
realsimple.com
How to Raise a Problem-Solver
We want kids to enter the real world as prepared and self-sufficient as possible. The road to this goal has one major rule: make sure you let them drive sometimes.
collegexpress.com
All About the CSS/PROFILE: What It Is and What You Need to Know
Approximately 250 colleges and universities—mostly private institutions but also a few public—use the College Board’s CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, and if you apply to any of these schools, you’ll need to fill it out.
The Washington Post
Teens face a gender pay gap, too. Here’s how to help them navigate it.
When my daughter started babysitting as a young teen, I offered what I thought were helpful tips for setting herself apart.
societyofgrownups.com
A Trip Abroad with Kids is Cheaper Than You Think
Are you avoiding taking a trip abroad with your kids because you think it will cost a fortune? It might not cost as much as you think.
societyofgrownups.com
The Benefits of Simplicity Parenting
Today's world is fast-paced, but our kids benefit when we slow down, spend less on them, and focus on yesteryear parenting strategies. Unforeseen outcome? We save more to benefit to our financial bottom line.
societyofgrownups.com
Newborn Parenting: You Can Ask for Help
If you or your friends are starting to have babies, the community of friends is crucial. Here’s how to pitch in to offer your support to growing families.
societyofgrownups.com
Saving for College? What to Know for Your Baby
Tips for young families to balance their savings goals and get started on college savings, including cash back credit cards, tapping relatives for contributions, and skipping expensive toys in lieu of 529 savings.
northsoundlife.com
The Fit School
We are the Fit School’s 5:50 a.m. group, rising before dawn to exercise ahead of the workday and school schedules.
societyofgrownups.com
Six Reasons to Start a College Savings Plan
if you’ve got a young family, you may be worrying about how you’re going to save for your kids’ college education on top of paying off your own student loans.
PTO Today
19 Apps To Make Fundraising Easier
Savvy PTO and PTA leaders are turning to mobile apps to streamline fundraising tasks, including organizing volunteers, advertising events, and accepting payments.
societyofgrownups.com
How to Let Go of Debt Shame
It’s not easy opening up about debt, but it’s the first step to getting out of it.
Your Teen
Giving Life: Has Your Teenager Considered Becoming an Organ Donor?
Getting your driver’s license also presents teenagers with an important opportunity: to decide whether they are open to becoming an organ donor.
societyofgrownups.com
Kitchen Essentials: Getting Started on a Budget
Whether it’s your first kitchen or if your goal is to be more frugal next year, here’s how to get the kitchen essentials on a budget.
The Washington Post
Planning to borrow for college? Then it’s time to clean up your credit.
If you haven’t watched your financial footprint over the years, you might not be well-positioned for optimal borrowing. Here's what to know about your credit history.