Billfold Recommends: YNAB
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for another Billfold Recommends — and I am SO EXCITED about this one.
How Money Fits Into a Happy Life
Deborah Copaken offers 30 life lessons from a 30th college reunion.
Two Articles and Two Podcasts About Stores That Are Going or Recently Went Bankrupt
No good retailer is gone forever.
Billfold Book Review: It Doesn’t Have to be Crazy at Work
I read this book twice, because it’s that good.
Do 1 Thing and Hope There Aren’t Any Trains
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to Do 1 Thing.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to come clean with your financial questions.
Four Articles on the Mega Millions Lottery
Even when you take taxes into account, your lottery ticket is still going to be worth more than the $2 you paid for it. Theoretically, anyway.
Billfold Recommends: Delta 2-Spray Water Amplifying Shower Head
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for our FIRST-EVER Billfold Recommends column.
How a Vice President Who Follows the 50/30/20 Rule Does Money
Beatrice (not her real name) is a 40-year-old vice president in Minnesota.
An Open Thread About Tipping on a Muffin
Some counter service staff also dislike these tip prompts, especially when they have to explain to a confused customer why the iPad is asking them to tip on a muffin pulled out of a display case.
On Transaction Fees and Credit Card Rewards
Today’s must-read longread is about the delicate balance between credit card companies, merchants, and consumers.
If We Cut Out Long Showers, Where Will We Do Our Thinking?
I have thought, in the shower, that someday I will remember this as a luxury.
Do 1 Thing and Make Sure Your Password Includes a Special Character
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to Do 1 Thing.
Everything I Own That’s Worth Its Weight in Gold
Gold is a lot more expensive than I thought it was.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to sell us on your financial questions.
Call for Pitches: Funny Money
It’s time for another call for pitches, and this time the theme is FUNNY MONEY.
Three Articles About Tiny Amounts of Money
Do you send Venmo requests for amounts less than $5?