Question Wednesday

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to dig up those financial questions.

Would You Pay a Surcharge so a Gig Economy Worker Could Get Benefits?

I could see these apps marketing “your money helps workers get healthcare and sick days” as a feature that separates them from the other, less socially conscious apps.

How I Got This Job: Stilt Walker

All the guys I meet at work are clowns.

This Week in Pods

Did you know I have a podcast?

Do We Need to Discuss the Paradise Papers?

Another set of leaked documents reveals financial secrets.

How I Got This Job: Full-Time Substitute Teacher

One morning I might read aloud to 1st graders; the next day, I’ll teach 10th graders how to factor trinomials.

Share Your Success Tuesday

It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to share our recent financial successes.

What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?

It’s Monday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.

3 of the 5 Ways to Become a Millionaire

As observed from the airport boarding line.

How I Got This Job: Interlibrary Loan Coordinator

I used to dream of running away and living at the library.

On Money and Emotional Well-Being

John Hodgman and Jesse Thorn discuss personal finance.

What If I Didn’t Buy a Car?

What if I just rented a car on the days I needed one?

How I Got This Job: Game Designer

I literally “broke in” to the games industry.

Monday Check-In

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

A Friday Chat About Home Renovation

Featuring Billfolder andnowlights!

Are Workplaces Destroying Leisure By Keeping Us Out of Shopping Centers?

I have so many thoughts on this, starting with “shopping is also work.”

How to Use TaskRabbit Like a Pro

I treat TaskRabbit like an economic experiment.

We Shouldn’t Be Worrying About Tax Law Changes

Instead, Ron Lieber writes, we should prepare for the unknowable future.

The Cost of Moving: Renewing My Driver’s License 25 Days Before I Move

Even though I haven’t driven a car in ten years, I still have a valid driver’s license.

I Did the Worst Thing You Can Do to an Employer… and I Did It Twice

I got hired, got trained, and promptly quit.

Friday Estimate

Do You Find Standard Financial Advice Inspirational or Disillusioning?

This morning, some of the internet got a little riled up at a pretty common piece of financial advice.

What Does It Mean to Be a Financial Sponsor to Relatives Immigrating to the United States?

And should I take on this responsibility?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Is it actually going to cut taxes and create jobs?

Americans Are Saving Money at the Lowest Rate in 10 Years

We were saving twice as much two years ago.