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I Ran a Marathon on a Shoestring Budget—and You Can Too
Here’s everything I bought (and a few things I skipped) to train for and run my first marathon.
Why My Husband and I Don’t Share Our Money
I made the choice to keep my finances separate from my husband, and four years later, I’d still never consider pooling our money.
I've Saved Thousands of Dollars Using These Travel Hacks
It’s taken me 32 years of traveling to curate these money-saving travel hacks most people never consider.
Treat Yourself to a Health Shopping Spree
Now is the perfect time to max out your free and discounted health benefits for 2018.
Adopting a Dog with a Roommate Isn’t as Crazy as It Sounds
Here’s how to avoid a pet sharing disaster, according to dog owners and experts alike.
Blowing It: Eric Hu on How He Dug Himself into a Financial Hole Three Mimosas at a Time
Nike design director Eric Hu explains why ignorance isn’t bliss after his credit card bill followed him home following a year abroad in NYC.
How Not to Use a Credit Card
How much you charge and how vigilant you are about paying your bill can affect everything from whether a landlord will rent to you to how much interest you’ll owe in the future.
How to Make a Food Budget in College
Between studying and partying, it’s easy to forget to set money aside for food. Unless you wanna eat ramen and pizza rolls for the next four years, now’s a perfect time to learn how to budget.
The Truth About How Much Happiness Money Can Buy
Yes, money helps you like your life, but how much you enjoy it depends on how you get it and how you spend it.
Don't Buy This: Sell Your Junk Instead of Paying for a Storage Unit
Self storage is a $37 billion industry in the US because most of us just can’t part with our old shot glass collections from college.
How to Find a Therapist You Can Actually Afford
With a single session costing as much as $300 in some cities, mental health care can feel more like a privilege than a right. We asked practitioners and patients alike for tips on how to make it work.
Grocery Store or Restaurant? A Simple Rule of Thumb for Buying Your Next Meal
My biggest money weakness is impulse buying prepared food and drinks. Here’s a neat idea for cutting down on these unplanned expenses without cutting out the fun.