Personal Finance

11 Basic Money Tips That Will Improve Your Financial Health In 2023
New year, new you. 💰

People Are Sharing The Adult Advice That Made A Real Difference For Them And Gosh Did This Come At A Great Time For Me
"Remember: there is more proof of your success than your failures."

This Viral Video Explains Why You Should Be Worried About Making Content About Your Work, And It's Actually More Complicated Than You Think
"In some cases, you might not even know that you've done something wrong until it's too late."

I Just Got Out Of An Abusive Relationship, But My Ex Drained My Savings And Put Me $10K In Debt
"My ex racked up charges on my credit card and dwindled my savings account. I now have a little over $10,000 in credit card debt. I hate asking anyone about it because I immediately get, 'Why would you ever let him spend all your money?' So yeah, any advice would be much appreciated."

"This Is Really How We're Going To Start Getting Ahead": This Woman's Story About How She Doubled Her Salary Is Very Eye-Opening
"I don't know what possessed me, because normally, I think I would have felt really uncomfortable asking this, but I asked her if she'd be comfortable sharing what the pay on her new job has been."

If You've Used Buy Now Pay Later And Regretted It, Tell Us What Happened
It seems so easy, but buy now pay later has some serious hidden drawbacks.

Tell Us About The "Adulting" Tips That Actually Changed Your Life
Time to spill the tea and dish out some tips.

Before You Fill Out A Long Application For Nothing, Here's How To Tell If You're Looking At A "Ghost Job"
"It can give you a better idea on if the job posting that you're seeing is one that is actually going to lead anywhere or if it's just there for show."

"You Don't Owe Them Loyalty": This Gen X CEO Shared Her 3 Big Career Lessons, And As A Millennial, I Approve
"Former CEO here. Here are three things I wish people had told me sooner."

I Just Opened A College Savings Account For My Daughter, And This Is Everything I Learned In The Process
If I'm honest, I didn't get everything I wanted.

People Are Sharing Their Favorite Job Search Tips From 2022, And It's A Must-Read If You Want To Make More Money In 2023
"Before you accept a job, there is usually a time to negotiate salary, and this is a good opportunity to negotiate your job title as well. The same goes for any promotion. Pick a job title that has the highest earning potential."

If "Make More Money" Is One Of Your Resolutions, You're Gonna Wanna Bookmark These 18 Salary Negotiation Tips
"If you're doing an online application where they require a number, you're putting 00 comma 000, because we don't have time for that question."

"Me Realizing Digital Footprint Is Real": This TikToker Lost Out On A Job, So A Cybersecurity Expert Shared Exactly How Companies Find You On Social Media
"When they called for a job interview, they loved me. But when they did a background check, they said they didn't want to hire me any more."

8 Signs You're Ready To Buy A House (and 5 Signs You're Not), According To An Expert
To rent or buy, that is the question.

You've Heard Of "Quiet Quitting," But Now Get Ready For "Shift Shock," The Trend That's Ruining Your New Job
Feel lied to about your new job? It's called shift shock, and it's not you.

"It Helped Me Cut Back Without Feeling Deprived": People Are Revealing The Money-Saving Tip They Swear By, And I Feel Richer Already
"Leave the house less. Literally, every time I leave the house, I spend at least $100."

I Don't Know The First Thing About Money, And Honestly, I'm Afraid To Start. What Should I Do??
"I'm TERRIFIED about learning how to manage my money. I have no idea how to prepare myself for the 'real world,' and talking about future finances with anyone feels daunting and scary. Where should I start?"

This Woman Is Recovering From A Shopping Addiction And Sharing Her Process On TikTok, And Her Honesty Is Incredible
"Welcome back to 'What I'm Donating and Why,' a series where I sort through over 500 pounds of clothing that I accumulated with a shopping addiction."

"Our Parents Don't Get How Hard It Is": Millennial Homeowners Are Revealing How They Did It, And I Need To Lie Down For The Next Week
"I blew a disk out in my lower back after working 18–20 hours a day, every day, for three weeks straight. It took about five years to settle a claim through workers' comp — and then I was able to use it to put a down payment on a house."

Running Low On Cash? Here's 5 Reasons Why The Buy Now Pay Later Method May Not Be A Good Idea
A little bit of shopping here and there can seem easy with Buy Now, Pay Later — but it can end up biting you in the ass.

"Career Cushioning" Is The Latest Work Trend, And People On LinkedIn Say It Can Help You Recession-Proof Your Paycheck
It completely makes sense why this is taking off...

"I'm Sick Of Giving People Things They Don't Want": 10 Ways To Have A More Sustainable, Less Wasteful Holiday Season
Aren't we all sick of giving each other body lotion and Dollar Store stocking stuffers?

"My Rent Went Up $1,600": 13 Stories That Prove Americans Need To Vote In Support Of Affordable Housing
"You can't 'personal finance' your way out of greedy landlords and depressed wages."

"How To Be An Ally": People With Disabilities And Disability Advocates Are Sharing How We Can Make Work More Inclusive
"Disabled isn't a bad word. We're not differently abled, special needs, disAbled, or any other euphemism that makes you less uncomfortable."

"I Had To Reject The Application": This Recruiter Shared Why "White Wording" Isn't The Résumé Hack People Think It Is
"You will get yourself rejected before you have even had the opportunity to get in front of a manager."

Lots Of Couples Fight About Money, So If You've Broken Up Because Of A Financial Issue, Tell Us What Happened
Managing money in relationships is sooo not easy.

"It's Saved Me $800 This Year So Far": Grocery Shoppers Are Sharing Their Hacks For Saving Money In 2022, And I'm Taking Notes
"I avoid using a cart if it's a short list. Hard to impulse shop if your hands are full."

"I Co-Signed On A Truck For A Boyfriend": People Are Revealing The Costly Mistakes They Regret The Most, And It's Painful
"Tried messing with stocks out of boredom during COVID. Ended up getting into options and getting myself in a hole. Instead of accepting my losses, I continued to make more risky investments, and ended up losing about $20k over the course of eight months."

What To Do If The Men You Date Get Freaked Out By Your Salary, Is It Okay To Ask For A Raise At A New Job, And More Real People's Money Questions Answered
"I am a woman in a power position, and I make about $150K–$200K a year in a creative profession. Most of the men I date make around $50K–$60K, and I become really intimidating to them very early. How can I offset that?"

Everything Is Expensive As Hell — So Tell Us Your Grocery Shopping Hack That Has Actually Saved You Some Money
Prices have gotten too darn high, but we've all gotta eat.