How to Get Back on Track After an Expensive Vacation
Whatever the weather forecast says, summer is winding down, as is peak summer travel. When you return from vacation, you hope to bring a few things back to your real…
How to Protect Your Finances From a Future Government Shutdown
Last week Congress agreed to raise the debt ceiling, narrowly avoiding a first ever default in U.S. history. While the crisis has been averted for now, the deal only buys…
How to Tell ‘Good’ Debt From ‘Bad’
Debt is a scary word, but it’s a necessary part of moving through the world today. If you want to rent an apartment, buy a car, take out a loan,…
Ignore This Bad Financial Advice That’s Everywhere Online
Here’s my two cents: The financial advice doled out by “experts” on TikTok or personal finance “gurus” on Instagram is always going to be a little shitty. Even if what…
All the Ways Your Bank Will Try to Rip You Off
You probably think of your bank as a place to stash your money, and it’s easy to forget that the bank is only happy to take it because they can…
The Difference Between Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Funds Fees (and How to Avoid Them Both)
Maybe you had to unexpectedly foot the bill at dinner, or you had to fill your gas tank before your paycheck hit this week. If you aren’t keeping a close…
10 of the Biggest Bullshit Fees (and How to Avoid Paying Them)
Photo: Tada Images (Shutterstock) There’s an undeniable, nostalgic satisfaction that comes with converting a gallon full of pennies into cash. The go-to coin-to-cash tool is a Coinstar machine, which can…
Ask These Money Questions to See If You’re Financially Compatible
Photo: GaudiLab (Shutterstock) Money causes major stress to many of us individually, and it’s no secret that problem multiplies when you’re in a relationship. From rent, to a mortgage, to…
The Signs That Your Finances Aren’t As Bad As You Think
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) For anyone burdened with debt, fighting lifestyle creep, and overwhelmed by the current state of inflation, it’s all too easy to feel as if your finances are…
How to Assess Your Home’s Risk From Climate Change
Photo: johnmoorefour (Shutterstock) Seems we can’t go more than a few days without an alarming headline about the climate crisis—from an impending “megastorm” in California, to an “environmental nuclear bomb”…