Anita Hamilton
Editor-in-Chief, Free — money, savings, investing & financial goals
anita.hamilton@vice.comAnita is Editor-in-Chief of FREE, Vice's personal finance channel. Previously, she was the money editor at Mic. She has also worked as a digital news editor at Time and Money and has written for Businessweek, Fast Company, Nation Swell and Time Out New York. A native Californian and lover of the outdoors, she is an avid biker and connoisseur of free snacks.
I Haven’t Paid for a Flight in Three Years Thanks to Credit Card Points
Yes, I’m gaming the credit card reward system. Here’s how you can too.
How to Get a Job at Amazon’s HQ2 if You Really Want It
Amazon is invading Queens, New York and Arlington, Virginia with thousands of jobs and societal disruption. Here’s what you need to know before you join the Jeff Bezos empire.
Don’t Buy This: There's No Reason to Pay Maintenance Fees on Your Bank Account
You shouldn't have to pay your bank for the privilege of storing your money for you. Here’s how to avoid these fees entirely.
Set Financial Goals You Can Slay Instead of Resolutions You'll Blow Off
Decide what you really want in life, then figure out what it will take to get there.
Suddenly Making Less Money May Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease—and Death
Losing your job can feel like a death sentence. New research shows the scary way that might actually be true.
How to Do a Zero Dollar Day—And Why You’ll Want to Try It
Drop your spending to nothing to find out where your money actually goes and start taking control of your finances.
10 Great Cities for Finding a Job in 2019
If getting a better gig is on your to-do list for 2019, and you're open to moving somewhere new, here are some of the top places to look.
Five Million People Got a Much-Needed Raise for the New Year
Thanks to increases in the minimum wage across the United States, low-wage workers will collectively bring in $5.4 billion more in 2019 than they did in 2018.
25 Things You Never Need to Buy
Easy ways to save money, be kinder to the environment, and be a smarter consumer all year long.
Where to Buy Beer and Other Booze for Cheap
We went on a mission to find the lowest prices on champagne, vodka, liqueur, and beer. Here's what we learned.
The Gig Economy Blurs the Line Between Work and Fun for Freelancers
When coworking spaces offer night-time social events and other freelancers invite you to “laptop pedicures,” it’s hard to know where the work ends and the socializing begins.
The Cheapest Places to Fly This Winter and Still Have an Amazing Vacation
Only suckers travel during peak season. Here are five great winter vacations you can take for under $350 for a round-trip flight.