Nearly Everyone Feels Guilty About Spending Money
Last Friday, we looked at why rich people hide price tags. Today, let’s pair Rachel Sherman’s NYT essay with Claire Zulkey’s longread at Racked: “Shopping When Your Partner Works and You Don’t.”
A Friday Chat About Good Managers
Featuring Billfolder Marisa!
Why Rich People Hide Price Tags
Today’s must-read longread is an essay by Rachel Sherman: “What the Rich Won’t Tell You.”
I Guess We Should Discuss the Equifax Thing
There is so much speculation going on right now—and a lot of conflicting advice.
All New York City Public School Students Get Free Lunch
So do all Houston Independent School District students.
Friday Estimate
It’s Friday, which means it’s time to estimate how much we’re going to spend this weekend.
Houston-area Landlords Are Still Trying to Collect September’s Rent
Hurricane Harvey hit right before rent was due.
When You Overthink Your Spending (And Everyone Else Does Too)
Captain Awkward offers advice.
Martin Shkreli Is Auctioning His Wu-Tang Clan Album on eBay
As of this writing, the bidding is at $200,100.00.
Hurricane Harvey Victims Are Eligible for 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals
This means that people will be able to withdraw money from qualified retirement accounts, but they’ll still have to pay the associated penalties and taxes.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to get out from under those financial questions.
What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.
How a Dave Ramsey Fan in San Francisco Does Money
Liz is a 32-year-old fundraising professional in San Francisco.
Call for Pitches: Career History
This month, The Billfold is looking for stories about career histories.
Checking In With My Savings Plan: August 2017 Edition
In August, I received $8,412.37 in freelance earnings and $421.14 in book royalties, or $8,833.51 total.
Friday Estimate
It’s Friday, which means it’s time to estimate how much we’re going to spend this weekend.