The $25 Nap: The Dreamery Nap Pod Experience
The biggest question I had going into the experience was whether or not I would sleep.
Summer Pledge Drive: Halfway There
We are halfway through our Summer Pledge Drive, and it’s time to update our cool fundraising thermometer.
How a Newly-Minted Philosophy PhD Does Money
Katrina (not her real name) is 29 and just defended her dissertation for a PhD in philosophy.
Will it Pay in Omaha?
The Washington Post profiles two Omaha residents as they attend a job-training program, prepare for interviews, and attempt to find work.
My First Suit Was a Thousand-Dollar Mistake
No one else’s pants were cuffed or pleated. My $80 tie was too wide.
Summer Pledge Drive: Qs and As
Welcome to the second day of The Billfold’s week-long summer pledge drive!
Squeezed: A Billfold Book Review
Thanks to all of you who recommended I read Alissa Quart’s new book.
Summer Pledge Drive: YES, IT’S HAPPENING
Welcome to Day 1 of our week-long Summer Pledge Drive!
How Not to Save Money by Making Your Own Clothes
If I learned how to sew my own clothes, I would have an endless supply of perfectly fitting garments, for basically free. Right?
When Parental Leave Policies Are Subsidized by Donated PTO
This isn’t exactly new, of course; people have been donating PTO to coworkers for years. But now that it’s trendy, coworkers might feel pressured to contribute their vacation days.
How to Do Theme Parks With Toddlers
Theme parks aren’t cheap, but there are ways to do them without spending a lot of cash.
Do We Want to Discuss the Money Diaries Thing?
I’m betting a few of you saw the recent Money Diaries post at Refinery29, either because you follow their Money Diaries series or because… well… this one went viral.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to pick out your financial questions.
All About the Hamiltons: My $10-a-Day Spending Challenge
Every day, for a month, I’d give myself ten dollars of discretionary money. At the end of the day, whatever money remained unspent would roll over to the next.
How a Medical Student Does Money
Katherine (not her real name) is a 24-year-old medical student on the West Coast.
Amazon Prime Day, and a Longread About the Outdoor Gear Industry
“We couldn’t have done it without Amazon,” Klymit CEO Cory Tholl says, before the article details all of the ways that Amazon is cutting into Klymit’s profits.
The Cost of Upgrading My Underwear Drawer
How much should a grown woman spend on underwear?
When Health Dictates Fashion
When you have chronic pain, clothing can have a major impact on how you feel.