Money

Zillennials Can't Afford to Buy Homes. So What?

Aug 27, 2024

Zillennials Can't Afford to Buy Homes. So What?

When Los Angeles–based author and entrepreneur Ramit Sethi eventually buys a home, he predicts it will be the worst financial decision he ever makes.

You Might Want to Freeze Your Credit Today — Here's Why

Aug 22, 2024

You Might Want to Freeze Your Credit Today — Here's Why

Until this past week, Los Angeles–based money coach Judy Esber had never frozen her credit.

Finally: Influencers Who Don't Want to Sell You Something

Aug 21, 2024

Finally: Influencers Who Don't Want to Sell You Something

Trends on TikTok come and go faster than you can say "brat summer, demure fall" — but some of them tend to have a lasting impact on us, whether it's a new slang term (remember "cheugy"?) or a way of life.

Loud Budgeting, Please Meet "Slow Shopping"

Aug 20, 2024

Loud Budgeting, Please Meet "Slow Shopping"

It's never been easier to shop.

The $40,500 Cost of Throwing a Quinceañera

Aug 20, 2024

The $40,500 Cost of Throwing a Quinceañera

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a new series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

How to Make a Budget Spreadsheet to Track Your Finances

Aug 15, 2024

How to Make a Budget Spreadsheet to Track Your Finances

The best way to improve your finances is to arm yourself with knowledge and tools to understand your spending.

She's in the Top 1% of OnlyFans Earners — Here's Her Best Financial Advice

Aug 13, 2024

She's in the Top 1% of OnlyFans Earners — Here's Her Best Financial Advice

It's a Saturday morning when I sit down to talk with Lana Reid, though for the UK-based content creator, it's already early evening.

The Debt Influencers Making Money Transparency Cool

Aug 9, 2024

The Debt Influencers Making Money Transparency Cool

When freelance writer Jamie Feldman shared she was $18,000 in debt on TikTok in July of 2022, she had no idea what would happen.

How Much Is a Gold Medal Worth, Anyway?

Aug 8, 2024

How Much Is a Gold Medal Worth, Anyway?

When the Olympic Games come to a close, medalists don't just walk away from their cardboard beds and massive condom collections with a bit of new bling swinging from their necks.

The "Lifestyle Creep" and How to Keep It From Draining Your Savings

Aug 8, 2024

The "Lifestyle Creep" and How to Keep It From Draining Your Savings

A few years into Vivian Tu's career as a trader at JP Morgan, she took a hard look at her finances.

How to Make a Budget and Stick to It, According to a Money Expert

Aug 1, 2024

How to Make a Budget and Stick to It, According to a Money Expert

Surely everyone wishes they could be more organized with their finances, even if they are fairly responsible about them.

So, You Need to Plan Your Wedding on a Budget?

Jul 12, 2024

So, You Need to Plan Your Wedding on a Budget?

Getting married is an exciting time — until you realize just how much it costs.