Awareness

How to handle taxes as a 1099

You have more responsibilities as 1099 (independent contractor), but with an easy system put in place, you won’t have to worry about taxes. … Read More

Student loan collections are coming: Here’s how to protect yourself

The Department of Education announced it will resume sending any student loan that is in default to collections. Here’s what you should do now. … Read More

Can off-peak energy plans reduce your electric bill?

I signed up for my electric provider’s off-peak “time of use” energy pricing plan to see if it really does save me money. … Read More

How to handle the feeling of being in collections

Being hounded by collections agencies or just people who want your money can be a scary experience, but you can manage your own experience. … Read More

Why food banks shouldn’t exist

Food banks are a short term solution to a problem—hunger—that is solvable, if only we decided that we wanted to solve it. Have you been on food stamps (SNAP) before? I have. There’s no shame in it, and I hope … Read MoreRead More

Year in review: The best posts of 2024

I review the best posts of 2024, from the posts you liked the best to the ones I’m most pleased with. … Read More

Everything you need to know about locking your credit card

A credit card lock can be a useful action to take when you don’t want your card used. I’ll lay out all the details here. I’ve always said that the best place for your credit card is in your desk … Read MoreRead More

Do you want others to make less money? The challenge of solidarity with wages

A union dispute with a local grocery store leads to a bigger concern with wages. Is solidarity possible when we believe in a zero-sum economy? … Read More

The country feels poor. Are they wrong?

Everyone says that the economy is terrible, but if that’s the case, why do the economic indicators say otherwise? I wrote last time about my current take on the sentiment of the majority of the country. “Forget about women’s reproductive … Read MoreRead More

Why markets rally during catastrophes

After a election that feels more like a catastrophe, I try to understand why the financial markets are having such a strong rally. … Read More