Do your friends and family earn more (or less) than you? Let’s talk about when financial inequality arises in your personal relationships. … Read More
Awareness
How financial stress affects your brain
Financial stress doesn’t just affect emotions—it actually changes how your brain works. In this post, you’ll see what the science says, why this matters now more than ever. … Read More
5 reasons to stop panic buying
It’s tempting to assume that we are hurtling towards a financial catastrophe, but don’t make it worse by panic buying. … Read More
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 More … Read 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