Samantha Chavarria

Houston

Writer-Mom-Latina-Disabled Texan She/Her Words for @HelloGiggles @BitchMedia @Fiercebymitu @Bustle @Businessinsider & more

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Articles

My family was spending $2,500 on food delivery a month — that's $1,000 more than our mortgage. Something had to change.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |Samantha Chavarria |Henry Blodget

My husband and I don't have many major vices. We don't drink, smoke, or do drugs, but we do have one consistent decadence: ordering takeout and delivery. The luxury of ordering from any restaurant we want instead of cooking is one that we indulge in regularly. After all, my husband works full time, I handle our home and schooling for our teens, and I live with a chronic illness that zaps the rest of my energy. So, a night free from cooking is always a much-needed win.
I'm Saving $6,000 a Year After Taking Out a $15,000 Personal Loan

2 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Avril Ayers |Samantha Chavarria |Henry Blodget

Living in southeast Texas, I've learned to expect the weather to be a constant thing you have to survive. Whether it's hurricane season or an ice storm, you have to stay prepared for whatever conditions are dropped on our metro. Houston's record-breaking temperatures keep climbing year over year, resulting in an increase in electricity use that taxes our power grid and our wallets.
How Houston Traffic Made My Marriage Stronger

1 month ago | thebarbedwire.com | Samantha Chavarria

This story contains descriptions of mental illness and suicidal ideation and may be triggering for some readers. If you or anyone you know is struggling, please contact the the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Like any true Houstonian, I’m obsessed with our traffic. Since we’re the home of six out of 10 of the most congested roadways in Texas, it’s not hard to see why our city’s highways got their bad reputation.
After My Biopsy, I Realized My Life Insurance Didn't Meet All My Needs

Sep 27, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Samantha Chavarria |Avril Ayers

When my dad died, I realized life insurance was a priority, but it doesn't cover everything I need. I found an insurance policy that will cover me if I get cancer that covers a wide range of expenses. My plan covers the cost of preventive coverage and treatment in case of a diagnosis. Cancer has never been something I have wanted to think much about. I knew cancer diagnoses happened every day, but I stayed willfully naive in thinking that it wasn't something that would touch my life.