Money
How to Turn Down a Friends' Trip If You Can't Afford It
A financial therapist offers her best (least-awkward) advice.
By Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW
23 Money-Saving Tips You Can Start Trying Today
Even saving a small amount can make a big difference.
By Erica Sweeney
6 Practical Ways to Deal With Financial Anxiety
Because money feelings can be really overwhelming.
By Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW
Value proposition
How to Set Money Resolutions You Actually Feel Excited About This Year
You’re more likely to stick with goals that deeply matter to you.
By Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW
Culture
5 Tips for Everyone Who Gets a Liiittle Too Carried Away When Holiday Shopping
You don’t have to play Oprah to bring your loved ones joy.
By Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW
New Study Confirms How Ridiculously Expensive Pregnancy and Birth Are in the U.S.
Especially for families with low incomes.
By Serena Coady
Culture
You Can Now Apply for First Aid Beauty's Expanded Student Debt Initiative
Each recipient could get up to $100,000.
By Sarah Jacoby
How the Hell Are You Supposed to Budget for a Pandemic?
Humans love uncertainty, right?
By Sarah Jacoby
How Do I Get Over Anxiety About Checking My Bank Account?
Financial ignorance is not bliss.
By Anna Borges
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What Serena Williams Wants You to Know About Financial Abuse
The tennis star is using her voice to help others.
By Patia Braithwaite
8 Ways to Negotiate and Pay Off Expensive Medical Bills
Try not to panic when you see a bunch of zeros.
By Mattie Quinn
Beyond Giving Tuesday: How to Make a 'Giving Plan' and Why You Need One
A little planning goes a long way for the causes you care about.
By Linda Davis Taylor
How to Use Money as an Extension of Your Political Voice
Put your money where your heart is.
By Linda Davis Taylor
How to Make a Budget You Can Stick to With the Easy 50/30/20 Rule
A simple plan from a financial pro.
By Linda Davis Taylor
5 Questions With a Financial Therapist
Are your feelings effing with your finances?
By Chloé Braithwaite
How to Make Sure Your Charitable Giving Is Going to the Right Place
Read this before clicking "Donate Now."
By Nina Bahadur
Here's How Much You Should Actually Be Contributing to Your 401(k)
Do you want the short answer or the long one?
By Lindsey Lanquist
6 Things Financial Planners Want You to Know About Investing Money
A simple, step-by-step guide to investing.
By Lindsey Lanquist
5 Money-Saving Tips That Improved Our Finances—and Our Marriage
Opinion: Mo’ money, fewer problems
By Anne Roderique-Jones
15 Budget Apps That Are Basically a Financial Adviser in Your Phone
Your bank account will thank you later.
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By Lindsey Lanquist
11 Very Specific Steps You Can Take to Get Your Finances Under Control
Remember piggy banks? Those were the days.
By Lindsey Lanquist
Being More Mindful Has Helped Me Cut Back on My Spending, but Saving Money Is Still Really Hard
Saving money is not easy—but some things have helped me get better at it.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.