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.
Meet the Students Trying to Make the Dream of a Hyperloop a Reality
The real story of the hyperloop's origins and its future.
Doctors Who Are Mothers Talk About Workplace Discrimination
The stress of being treated differently than their colleagues doesn’t just hurt them—it hurts patient care.
Growing Up Poor Taught Me How to Budget
My childhood experience with poverty may have ruined my credit, but it also gave me the power to survive my past.
A New Startup Thinks Huge Drones That Fly Humans Can Solve America’s Traffic Problem
Texas-based Lift wants to give users cheap affordable flights in ultralight aircraft across short distances.
Don’t Buy This: DIY Your Christmas Tree
You don’t have to buy a tree to get in on the holiday spirit. Here are 10 cute, inexpensive alternatives for anyone short on space, time or cash this year.
Watch a DIY Rocketeer Attempt to Land His Model Rocket Like SpaceX
Joe Barnard founded a company with the aim of matching the technical achievements in the space industry at the hobby rocket scale. Motherboard went to visit him to see how his tests of self-landing rockets are coming along.
I'm a Therapist Who Walks Dogs to Stay Sane and in the Black
After seven or eight hours of listening to people talk about life’s complexities, the simplicity of being with dogs is a relief.
25 Reasons to Skip Christmas Gifts This Year
Need a good excuse to opt out of the annual spend-a-thon? Here are a few dozen, plus change.
We Rode in the Automated Boats That Could Revolutionize Shipping
Autonomous "roboats" will be able to avoid collisions and find new, more efficient routes through the high seas.
What It’s Like to Be a Woman Working in Construction
Solid union wages are a big draw—and a great equalizer—but being the only woman on a 500-person crew comes with its own set of challenges.
Don't Buy This: 12 Ways to Save Money on Wrapping Paper
Upcycle newspaper, brown paper bags, and even old maps for the coolest looking presents under the tree.
Don't Buy This: Make Your Own Face Mask for $3 or Less
You can make a face mask or scrub with as few as two ingredients for a fraction of the price of store-bought products. Here are six recipes you can whip up at home on the cheap.