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Phone a friend.
Research says buddying up with someone who’s working on similar goals can help you reach yours. Pick a pal who’s also trying to step up their money game. Then cheer each other on...from a social distance.
Keep your eyes peeled.
Grocery stores are designed to make you spend more. One trick: stocking the most expensive items at eye level. So look around for deals as you walk through the aisles.
Spin it right.
Set your ceiling fan to go counterclockwise when it’s hot. That pushes cold air down, giving your AC (and wallet) a break. In the winter, clockwise pulls cool air up and forces warm air down.
Go the savings distance.
If you’re road tripping, stock up on masks, gloves, and snacks. Then download apps like GasBuddy, pack a rewards card, and pump up the tires to trim fuel costs.
Say ‘bye’ to fees.
If you use overdraft protection, your bank will cover a transaction – even if you can’t afford it. Try turning that off. Then turning low-balance alerts on to avoid extra charges and awkward “your card was declined” moments.
Your Wallet
Every story has a financial angle.
What a Payroll Tax Holiday Could Mean for Your Wallet
It could impact your income now...and later.
What COVID-19 Could Mean for Your Wallet
COVID-19 has changed, well, everything. Including your money.
What High Unemployment Can Mean for Your Wallet
It's tough on the economy and your income.
How a Recession Can Affect Your Wallet
Spoiler alert: it's not pretty.
Keep Your Money Healthy
Never a bad idea. Extra important right now.
Big Life Moments
Live your best (financial) life.
Asking for a Friend
Our series takes an inside look at women conquering their goals...without draining their bank accounts.
I Moved to Save Money When I (Unexpectedly) Got Pregnant
Sometimes the grass (and your wallet) really is greener.
I Paid Off $57K of Debt While Planning My Wedding
See how Carmen reached debt-zero...and put a ring on it.
How I Became a First-Generation Homebuyer
See how Rachel went from sharing a 3-bedroom apartment rental to owning a 3-bedroom house of her own.
More in Money
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Make good habits. Break bad ones.
theSkimm on Budgeting After a Layoff
Regain some control in a time that can feel pretty helpless.
What Are the Different Types of Investments?
From bonds to bitcoin. And lots in between.
50/20/30 Your Budget
Your needs, wants, and future goals are all accounted for here.
When Should I Sell My Investments?
Panic-selling when prices are down means you’re stuck with those losses.
Make Your Grocery Runs Count
Because “saving” is everyone’s taste.
What’s the Best Way to Pay Off Debt?
It's a snow-down between two popular methods.
Getting Your Bank Account Ready to Buy a Home
A little prep never hurt nobody.
Weekly Career Podcast
Skimm'd from the Couch: Carmen Rita Wong
"People say, 'Oh, this door closed. This door closed.' And I'd be like, 'Well, I'll take a chainsaw and make a door.'”
Skimm'd from the Couch
Monica Royer On Building A Support System
"I literally came into the hospital without thinking about [founding my business] and left the hospital on a mission."
Kim Cattrall On Knowing What’s Right For You
"I have self worth. And I’m expensive."
Lilli Gordon On Betting On Yourself
“You have to have this crazy, almost irrational, belief in your own ability to get something done.”
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins On Fighting For Justice
"When you feel like you're fighting for justice, it empowers you in a different way because it's not just for you…. And I think that makes you very powerful."
Jeni Britton Bauer On Letting Passion Fuel Your Work
"Sometimes the things that seem like your disadvantages can be your advantages."
Leslie Blodgett On Leading With Laughter
"I learned that when I'm desperate, when I can't seem to find my way, is when I get most creative."
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot On Finding Purpose
"I learned that I had cancer…. I was changed after that…. It forced me to say, 'Are you living what matters the most to you?'"
Lori Gottlieb On Making Career Moves
"The uncomfortable is a great place to be."
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