Do 1 Thing Unless It’s Raining
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to Do 1 Thing.
Would You Rather Discuss Trump’s Tax Plan or Sewers Full of Gold?
We’re all going to pick “sewers full of gold,” right?
In Which I Discover Exactly How Much I’m “Saving” On Old Navy Promotions
DOES THE WORD “SALE” EVEN MEAN ANYTHING ANYMORE?
Bank of America Tries to Make “Pay Back a Friend Day” Happen
Pay Back a Friend Day comes with an official Friends Again Report, in which we learn that 53 percent of people surveyed have lost a friendship over loaned money.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to stage our financial questions.
Oh My Dollar! Is Kickstarting a Financial Guide
Do you like money? Do you also like cats?
Meredith Practices
A chapter from my forthcoming novel, because it’s relevant to this month’s theme.
Did You Read the “New Midlife Crisis” Essay?
I’m not Gen-X, but I have the same financial worries.
What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?
It’s Monday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.
Richard Thaler Wins Nobel Prize in Economics
For his work on why people make bad financial decisions.
Should Democrats Be Returning Harvey Weinstein’s Campaign Donations?
I get why they’re doing it. They’re standing up for what they believe in, and what they will refuse to accept.
How an Assistant Professor in Memphis Does Money
Melissa is a 35-year-old assistant professor in Memphis.
Three Stories About Jobs and Wages
There’s a lot of news we could discuss right now—and some of it will be discussed during our Friday Chat—but I wanted to focus on three stories.
I Couldn’t Make It as an Uber Driver, According to This Game
Does The Uber Game have a winnable scenario?
Company That Commissioned Fearless Girl Statue Also Paid White Men More Than Other Employees
An audit found that State Street Corp. was giving out unequal pay for equal work.
Friday Estimate
It’s Friday, which means it’s time to estimate how much we’re going to spend this weekend.
Netflix Is Raising Its Subscription Fees
How high can they go before people start unsubscribing?
I Played Through Payback, the New Game About College Debt
The team behind Spent has a new game designed to teach people how difficult it is to get through college without racking up massive debt.
Do 1 Thing and Pay for Shipping
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to Do 1 Thing.
When a Company Becomes a Guardian
You need to read The New Yorker’s “How the Elderly Lose Their Rights.”