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7 Ways to Protect Your Wallet From Inflation
Ready or not, inflation is here.
The News + Your Wallet
Every story has a financial angle.
How Political Drama Can Affect Your Wallet
What happens in Washington goes straight to your wallet.
What a Strong US Dollar Means for You and the Economy
It's more than a bigger stack at the exchange kiosk abroad.
How the Federal Funds Rate Affects Your Wallet
It influences what you pay to borrow money and more.
How COVID-19 Variants Can Affect Your Wallet
We've got tips on how to protect your finances.
New Stock, Who Dis? How Companies Going Public Could Affect Your Wallet
Whether by IPOs, SPACs, direct listings (oh my).
How the Federal Deficit Affects Your Wallet
The pandemic has hit Uncle Sam’s budget hard.
How Rising Energy Prices Can Affect Your Wallet
It's not just what you pay at the pump.
What Student Loan Forgiveness Could Mean For Your Money
Besides the obvious.
Crypto
Decoding a * cryptic * money topic.
Bitcoin Explained: What It Is and How It Works
If you think cryptocurrency is a little too...cryptic, you've come to the right place.
Skimm’tionary: Defining Crypto Words You've Heard
If you don’t get what you don’t get, start here.
Decision Tree: Are You Ready to Invest in Crypto?
Ask yourself a few questions to decide.
How (and Where) to Buy, Store, and Spend Crypto
For when you're handling your crypto business.
Millennials Meet the Sandwich Generation
More millennials are stuck caring for kids and aging relatives at the same time. Here's how to prep your wallet *before* getting sandwiched.
Budgeting and Saving
Track your money and keep more of it.
How to Make a Budget You Won’t Hate
So you can actually stick to it.
How to Negotiate Bills Because Everything Else Is Getting More Expensive
Tell your service providers, "lower my bills, please."
10 Ways to Make More Room in Your Budget
Because everything’s getting more expensive.
I Saved $100,000 By Age 25
Meet Tori, a financial feminist and founder of “Her First $100K.”
When Should You Adjust Your Budget?
Maybe more often than you think.
50/20/30 Your Budget
Your needs, wants, and future goals are all accounted for here.
What to Do If You Just Lost Your Income
An action plan that'll give you a sense of control.
Automate Your Way to Less Stress, More Money
Set it, forget it, and save.
Investing
Money doesn't grow on trees, but it can grow in your investment account.
Investing Manias: Crypto, NFTs, and SPACs (Oh My)
Got me lookin’ so crazy right now.
How to Start Investing
A step-by-step guide.
I'm Investing My Way to a $1 Million Portfolio
Jully started investing just $25 per paycheck.
When Should I Sell My Investments?
Panic-selling when prices are down means you’re stuck with those losses.
theSkimm on Exchange-Traded Funds
Let’s break it down – with a flowery metaphor.
Skimm'tionary: Investing Terms to Know
These are all the terms and definitions you need to know when it comes to investing.
How Much Do I Need to Retire?
And live every day like it’s Saturday.
3 Reasons Women Need to Save More for Retirement
That's just the way it is.
Career
Let's get down to business.
Skimm Her Career: What It's Like to Work in 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion'
Meet Dania Matos, Vice Chancellor of Equity & Inclusion at UC Berkeley.
The Right Way to Quit Your Job — for Your Wallet and Career
And keep a good reference.
Women at Work: Mommy-Tracking, the Pay Gap, and How to Stay Visible While WFH
Is it worth it? Let me work it.
How to Live Your Best Side Hustle Life
Get paid for your extracurriculars.
Debt
The ins and outs of borrowing, then paying it back.
What’s the Best Way to Pay Off Debt?
It's a snow-down between two popular methods.
Should You Take Out New Loans for Grad School?
Calculate the ROE: return on education.
This vs. That: Should You Pay Off Student Debt Fast or Take Your Time?
Goals check.
What’s the Difference Between Good Debt vs. Bad Debt?
We'll explain why all debt isn't created equal.
I Paid Off $75K of Debt After Getting A Divorce
Nakeya (side)-hustled hard.
What to Do If You Get Behind on Credit Card Payments
And who to call when you need help.
More in Money
The Non-Confusing Guide to Filing Self-Employment Taxes (Step by Step)
Tax tips for when you're the boss.
Is Web3 the Future of the Internet and Economy?
Ask again later.
Meet the Fed: What It Is and How It Affects the Economy (and Your Wallet)
Say hi to Uncle Sam's central bank.
Why Don't We Have Equal Pay Yet?
Enough is enough.
theSkimm on Capital Gains Taxes
When you sell winning investments, the gov gets a cut.
5 Tips for Buying a Home in a Crowded Market
There’s no place like home.
theSkimm on the Gender Wealth Gap
You can fight back.
Why Tweets From VIPs Can Move Markets
When backroom chatter happens on Twitter.
