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You can’t control inflation. But you can take a few steps to protect your budget. Here’s how. 

7 Ways to Protect Your Wallet From Inflation

Selling Stuff Online: How to Find Extra Cash in Your Closet

W-2, W-9, WTF? Here’s a breakdown of all the common tax forms you should be on the lookout for this time of year.

11 Forms to Know to Get Your Taxes Done Before the April 18 Deadline

How to Make Your Grocery Runs Count

How it works, who's eligible, and all the other As to your Qs.


 Wondering If There's A Child Tax Credit Extension This Year? Here's What You Need to Know

Spoiler: If you want to keep your coins safe from hackers, the answer is ‘yes.’


What Is a Crypto Hardware Wallet, and Should I Invest in One?

Skimm Money: The Great Breakup, Pay transparency and Anna May Wong

Future-Proofed: Stablecoins, The Metaverse, and Kim K 

Skimm Money: Shrinking Savings, Credit Card Debt, And Netflix

Skimm Money: The Job Market, Talking Finances With Your SO, And Money Fears

Single Hispanic Women Have the Smallest Median Net Worth. Let's Change That.

Skimm Money: Higher Bills, Financial Anxiety, And Guaranteed Income

Skimm Money: Interest Rates, FIRE, And Inflation Worries

Future-Proofed: The Metaverse, "The Merge," and Pig Butchering

Skimm Money: ESG Investing, Holiday Spending, and Small Money Wins

6 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Finances in 30 Minutes or Less

Skimm Money: Job Hoppers, Homebuyers, and Money Goals

Skimm Money: F*ck-You Funds, Breakfast Budgets, and Money Wins

The Best Budgeting Strategy for Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type 

Skimm Money: Student Loan Forgiveness, Quiet Quitting, and Tips for Saving to Start a Family

Yes, virtual homeownership is a thing. Here's what you need to know.


ICYWW, This Is How Metaverse Real Estate Works

What Student Loan Forgiveness Could Mean For Your Money

Yes, there’s a Google Sheets budget template for that.


5 Free Google Sheets Templates to Help You Manage Your Budget 

Future-Proofed: Web3, Rug Pulls, and The Surge in .eth Domain Name Sales, Explained

Skimm Money: Grocery Shopping vs. Eating Out, Cheap Fall Flights, and Making Sense of the Housing Market

Is Bitcoin Really Decentralized?

Without an SO to share life’s big bills — from rent to internet to a large order of pad thai on Friday night — being single is expensive. Here's what you can do to reach your money goals solo.


Why Being Single Is So Expensive

Skimm Money: Inflation, The Gender Pay Gap, and Hiring a Pro to Help Manage Your Finances

What the JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Merger Could Mean for Your Travel Budget

Skimm Money: Budget Flights, Retail Therapy, and How Much to Spend on a Wedding Gift 

Skimm Money: How to Prep for a Recession, Going OOO, and Beach Reads That'll Make You Better with Money

Because money makes the world go 'round. 

Skimm'tionary: What Basic Economics Terms Actually Mean

How Can You Prepare for a Potential Recession? Economy Experts Weigh In

Want to Take Your Career to the Next Level? Maybe You Should Hire a Coach 

Skimm Money: Remote Work, The Cost of Severe Weather, and Tips for Splitting the Check

Because climate change means more severe weather. 

What Severe Weather Means for Your Money and the Economy

Future-Proofed: WTF are NFTs, Crypto Regulations, and HODL

Skimm Money: Inflation Hits a 40-Year High, Summer Sale Overspending, and NFTs

Is Crypto Regulation What Investors Need for Success?

And more questions about shorter work weeks, answered.


What Could a Four-Day Work Week Mean for Your Paycheck?

Yes, Your Newborn Qualifies for the Earned Income Credit. Here's How Much to Expect.

Wait, What’s the Difference Between Net Pay and Gross Pay?

theSkimm for anyone who’s still wondering what Bitcoin or the Bored Ape Yacht Club is (no shame).


Everyone's Talking About Crypto, But What Is It? Here's Your Non-Techie Guide

Skimm Money: Investing in a Bear Market, Finding "Lost Money," and Bracing for Crypto Winter

Want to Start Investing During a Bear Market? Here’s What You Need to Know

Whether you’re invested in crypto or not. 

Companies Are Bracing for a Crypto Winter — Here's What That Could Mean for You

Plus, who do you need to give plus-ones to? And do you have to invite kids? All your questions, answered.

How Many People Should You Invite to Your Wedding?

Is It Better to Lease or Buy a Car? What to Know Before Hitting the Lot

What’s Your Debt-to-Asset Ratio? Here’s Why You Should Know

PS: Name changes aren’t just for newlyweds. 


Thinking of Changing Your Name? It'll Cost You 

Don’t worry: There’s room to squeeze in the fun stuff.

Here’s The Only Budget Monthly Worksheet You’ll Need

Skimm Her Career: What It’s Like to Be A ‘Slashie’

Is a Credit Card Balance Transfer Right For You?

No need to thank us when you score the offer.

5 Job Hunting Tips to Land Your Dream Role

5 Resume Mistakes That’ll Have Employers Saying ‘Thank You, Next’

Let’s do the math. Because dog (or cat) food isn’t free.


How Much Does It Really Cost to Adopt a Pet?

Wait…How Does Homeowners Insurance Work?

Free Checked Bags? Here’s How to Choose the Best Travel Card 

Time to Dust Off Your Budget — Here's How to Spring Clean Your Finances 

What Goes Into Your Credit Score? 

Egg Freezing Costs Up To $20,000 — Here's Why It's So Expensive

Will President Biden Forgive Student Loans? Here's What We Know.

So You Want to Work Abroad? These 4 Countries Are Saying 'Come On Over'

Adding a Bundle of Joy to Your Family? Here's How to Build a Baby Budget

Yes, You Can Talk About Your Salary With Your Coworkers

Yes, You Need a 401(k) — and It Comes With Perks

Is Renting a Waste of Money?

Want a Raise? Read This Before Sending Your Boss a Calendar Invite

Is Debt Always a Bad Thing?

The Supreme Court’s decisions can affect many different aspects of life, including your budget.

Yes, Supreme Court Decisions Matter For Your Money (Here’s Why) 

9 Budget-Friendly Kids’ Activities Everyone in the Family Will Enjoy 

These Books (and Apps) Make It Surprisingly Easy to Manage Your Money

The Average Wedding Costs Over $20,000 — Here's How to Cut Costs If You're Planning a Trip Down the Aisle 

Do You Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a House?

Term, whole, universal: What’s the difference? Here’s how life insurance works. And how to know which policy is right for you.

How Does Life Insurance Work? (And Do I Actually Need It?)

Skimm Money: The Gender Wealth Gap, Climate Change, and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Breakups can be difficult to deal with, especially when finances are combined. Here are steps you can take to keep your finances on track during and after a split.


How to Get Your Finances Together After Separating From a Partner

Should I Wait to Have Kids Until I Can Afford It?

TikTok has taken the social media world by storm. In July 2020, the platform started paying creators for their content. Here’s how to start cashing in. 


Want to Cash in on TikTok? Here’s What You Need to Know

Lowering your taxable income could help you owe less at tax time. And four accounts you may already have could help you do it. 

4 Ways to Lower Your Taxable Income (and Save on Taxes)

Buying a car doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to get your first car — or your next car — the easy way.

Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying a Car

Daniella Flores of I Like To Dabble shares their favorite side hustles and best advice for anyone who wants to start one.

How I Paid Off $40,000 Worth of Debt With Side Hustles

Removing Russia from SWIFT could help stop a war, but it could also start one.

What Is SWIFT and Could It Be a Key Tool in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks? 

No matter what your ideal getaway is, it pays to plan. Literally. Use our tips to save money before, during, and after your next vacation.

How to Make a Travel Budget to Save Money and Stress

Why Paying Black Women More Benefits Everyone

The gov just avoided a shutdown *again* in February 2022, but another could be in the cards already. Here's what that means for your money.


What a Government Shutdown Means for Your Wallet

theSkimm on Investing in Commodities 

You just paid the IRS, but where do your tax dollars actually go? From funding Social Security to defense and more, here's what really happens with your tax dollars. 

Here’s Where Your Tax Dollars Actually Go 

When the stock market goes up or down, your hopes can, too. Here’s what you need to know about a bumpy market.

What Stock Market Volatility Means for Your Wallet

If you’re feeling stressed about money, you’re not alone. Here’s how to cope with and overcome money anxiety in all of its forms.

How to Cope With Common Types of Money Anxieties

Budgeting isn’t always easy. Making one you don't hate can make it easier to actually stick to it.

How to Make a Budget You Won’t Hate

What happens in Washington goes straight to your wallet.

How Political Drama Can Affect Your Wallet

Skimm Money: What Comes Next…In Money?

We Skimm’d what the debt ceiling is, why it’s up for debate, and what it means for America's wallet.


Why Everyone's Talking About the Debt Ceiling

Prices on just about everything are on the rise. And sometimes the only way to lower your bills is to ask.

How to Negotiate Bills and Save More

Skimm Money: How to Money Intentionally

You may have noticed higher prices on a lot of things. But that's not the only way inflation can hit your wallet. Meet inflation's sneaky cousins: shrinkflation and skimpflation.