How Much Can You Really Save With Credit Card Rewards?
I’ve already earned enough miles for a free flight!
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to get in touch with our financial questions.
How a Communications Professional in the Bay Area Does Money
Nancy (not her real name) is a 29-year-old communications professional in the Bay Area.
Call for Pitches: Parents Month
It’s time for another Billfold call for pitches—and this month, the theme is parents.
What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?
It’s Monday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.
The Majority of Americans Can’t Afford to Retire
If you didn’t read the Washington Post’s “The New Reality of Old Age in America” this weekend, I’m going to recommend it for this afternoon.
Open Thread
The Billfold has more “regularly scheduled programming” scheduled for the rest of this afternoon, but it’s hard not to think about anything but the shooting in Las Vegas right now.
Checking In With My Savings Plan: September 2017 Edition
In September, I received $5,285 in freelance earnings and $236.66 in book royalties (plus $8.42 in music income) or $5,530.08 total.
A Friday Chat About the Rising Cost of Health Insurance
Featuring Nicole in conversation with herself!
Should You Take Money Out of One Kid’s Investment Portfolio and Give It to Your Other Kid?
Who else read Dear Prudence today? I want to hear your thoughts on this family’s question.
Nursing Home Costs Are Higher Than Ever
A private room now costs around $8,000 per month.
Do 1 Thing In Color-Coded Cells
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to Do 1 Thing.
Do You Need a Salary’s Worth of Savings Before Having Kids?
And is that even mathematically likely?
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to dive into those financial questions.
The Ask A Manager “I Ghosted My Girlfriend and Now She’s My Boss” Guy Responds
Last month, Ask A Manager ran a letter from a guy who ended a three-year relationship by leaving the country.