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Most Money Advice Is Worthless When You’re Poor
Savings tips are classist garbage and belong in the trash.
The Crippling Anxiety of Living With $100,000 in Student Loans
My massive debt doesn’t just make me anxious. It's changed the way I date and spend time with friends.
Resist the Urge To Panic When The Stock Market Plunges
Expert say the best advice is to keep calm and carry on when stocks nosedive.
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'm Hooked on $35 Fitness Classes and It's Embarrassing
I feel conflicted paying so much money for 45-minute exercise classes at SoulCycle and Pure Barre—all in the hopes of sculpting an ideal body. Here's why I keep going back and how I deal with the guilt.
Paying Off Student Loans While You're Still in School Is a Genius Money Move
Your first student loan payment usually isn't due until six months after you finish college. But why wait? Here are three ways to make payments early and slash thousands of dollars off your total debt.
People Told Us the Hilariously Cheap Things They Do to Save Money
From rinsing out used paper towels to dumpster diving for a new couch, here are the sometimes embarrassing—and always clever—ways we avoid spending even a penny more than absolutely necessary.
Treat Yourself to a Health Shopping Spree
Now is the perfect time to max out your free and discounted health benefits for 2018.
Don’t Buy This: You Don’t Need a Personal Trainer to Get a Good Workout
Instead of paying hundreds of dollars a month to have someone cheer you on, use free online resources and group classes to stay motivated and learn how to do exercises right.
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.
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.