“No” Was My Parents’ Best Advice
“If you need money, don’t ask us,” they said. “Because our answer will always be no.”
In Which I Discover Exactly How Much I’m “Saving” On Old Navy Promotions
DOES THE WORD “SALE” EVEN MEAN ANYTHING ANYMORE?
Bank of America Tries to Make “Pay Back a Friend Day” Happen
Pay Back a Friend Day comes with an official Friends Again Report, in which we learn that 53 percent of people surveyed have lost a friendship over loaned money.
I Knew My Relationship Was Doomed When My Boyfriend Revealed He Didn’t Know How Credit Works
“Yeah, I just leave a little unpaid every month. That’s a good way to increase your credit.”
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to stage our financial questions.
Oh My Dollar! Is Kickstarting a Financial Guide
Do you like money? Do you also like cats?
Settling for a Good Enough College
My parents had high expectations for my education, including the expectation that I would graduate with as little debt as possible.
Meredith Practices
A chapter from my forthcoming novel, because it’s relevant to this month’s theme.
Did You Read the “New Midlife Crisis” Essay?
I’m not Gen-X, but I have the same financial worries.
My Mother Is a Gambling Addict
She’s spent through her own savings and has been living on my financial support.
What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?
It’s Monday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.
Richard Thaler Wins Nobel Prize in Economics
For his work on why people make bad financial decisions.
The Cost of Living at Home
I’m the last of my siblings to still live with my parents.
Should Democrats Be Returning Harvey Weinstein’s Campaign Donations?
I get why they’re doing it. They’re standing up for what they believe in, and what they will refuse to accept.
How an Assistant Professor in Memphis Does Money
Melissa is a 35-year-old assistant professor in Memphis.
Three Stories About Jobs and Wages
There’s a lot of news we could discuss right now—and some of it will be discussed during our Friday Chat—but I wanted to focus on three stories.
The Girl Who Stayed Home
I think people like me wait for the phone call. Otherwise, we wouldn’t stay so close, and we wouldn’t grow those roots.
I Couldn’t Make It as an Uber Driver, According to This Game
Does The Uber Game have a winnable scenario?
Company That Commissioned Fearless Girl Statue Also Paid White Men More Than Other Employees
An audit found that State Street Corp. was giving out unequal pay for equal work.
Friday Estimate
It’s Friday, which means it’s time to estimate how much we’re going to spend this weekend.