Bitcoin Uses A LOT of Energy

As much as nine houses. Per transaction.

Check, Please

Does anyone write checks anymore?

In Which I Learn That My HSA and IRA Might Count Towards ACA Subsidy Eligibility

This means all those charts I made last week are wrong.

Jurors Decide to Pay a Convicted Woman’s Fine

They found a 19-year-old woman guilty of felony grand larceny, and then agreed to help her.

Why My Fiancé and I Set Gift Allowances for the Holidays

It’s not that I hate Christmas. It’s just that I’m one of the many people for whom the holiday season brings a surge of depression and anxiety rather than a rush of joy.

Monday Check-In

It’s Monday, which means it’s time to check in with our weekend spending.

A Friday Chat About Laundry and Apartment Culture

Featuring Billfolder Courtney, aka Businesslady!

A Holiday Party Open Thread

It’s Holiday Party Week, so I’m curious how all of your holiday parties are going.

The Cost of Holiday PTSD

To handle the schedule, the dreams, the recurring yet inconsistent terror, I arrange my life as predictably as I can.

What If You Could Get Your Paycheck Early?

Walmart is giving its employees the option to get paid before payday—but there’s a catch.

In Which I Run Several Possible Financial Scenarios, Including One Where I Qualify for a Health Insurance Subsidy

This post includes FIVE CHARTS.

How I Save Money on Kids’ Christmas Gifts Without Feeling Like the Grinch

I have three younger siblings, twelve cousins, and several assorted small children in my life whom I love, and we usually celebrate a big Christmas together

Friday Estimate

It’s Friday, which means it’s time to estimate our weekend spending.

Set Aside Some Time to Read “Generation Screwed”

Even if you’re not a Millennial.

When Your Gig Economy “Employer” Gets Sued

For the second time as a gig economy worker, I have been notified that I am now a member of a class action lawsuit.

How a Third-Party Amazon Seller Does Money

Sara (not her real name) is a third-party Amazon seller.

This Week in Pods

Sleep pods on commuter buses and workout pods with computerized guides.

The Cost of Being Santa Claus

I asked my parents how much it cost to make my childhood Christmases magical.

Do 1 Thing Before Open Enrollment Ends

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to Do 1 Thing.

More People Are Moving Out of High Cost-of-Living Areas

I told you I was part of a trend.

Should We Stay or Should We Go?

The cost of considering a move abroad.

Everything I Need to Do With My Money in 2018

Plus a few things I want to do with it.

I Got My Bronze Health Insurance Premiums Down to $6,581.52

Thanks to advice from the Oh My Dollar! podcast.

How a Professional Santa Does Money

I talked to Bernard about how he manages the stresses of Santa work, his seasonal goals, and how the dry cleaning expenses add up.

Question Wednesday

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to ask your financial questions before asking for one more story and a glass of water.