Personal Finance
7 Surprising Money ‘Rules’ Most People Don’t Know (But Should)
Finance experts reveal the advice that they personally make sure to follow in their own lives.
「1年で3回解雇された」アメリカの就職事情、社員がウラ側を明かす
アメリカで採用担当者として働く女性が、転職活動のウラ側を明かし、話題を呼んでいます。現在、“超売り手市場”といわれる日本と違う、アメリカの就職事情とは…
This Recruiter Is Sharing Why It's So Hard To Get Hired In 2024, And It Makes A Lot Of Sense
"I was laid off three times last year. It took me seven months to find a job."
26 Times People Tried So Hard To Save Money But Accidentally Wasted A Bunch Of Cash Instead
"All told, he spent almost $700 trying to save $500 and wound up with nothing to show for it."
"The IRS Loves Auditing Taxpayers Who Do This...": Experts Say These 6 Things Are Big Tax Filing Mistakes
Tax experts share some of the biggest mistakes you can make and how to avoid them.
16 Little Ways People Got Extra Money For Not A Lot Of Effort At All
"I’ve made $900 this year just from doing this..."
People In Their 20s And 30s Are Debating If $100K Is Still Good Money By 2024 Standards, And It's An Important Conversation
"I would never have guessed that I would still be thrifting my entire wardrobe and avoiding eating out with a yearly income of $200,000-plus."
I've Been Working Remotely Since 2015 — Here Are 15 Things I Wish I Knew In The Beginning
Step 1: LEAVE THE HOUSE.
"We Have Saved Thousands": People Are Sharing Their Tried-And-True Frugal Hacks For Spending Less Cash
"Start to see trash as your money. You pay for everything in your garbage, whether it’s landfill bound, recycling, or even compost."
People Are Sharing The Surprisingly Efficient Change They Made In Their Lives To Save Money, And Some Of These People Are Creative Geniuses
Anything to save a dollar, am I right?
13 People Opened Up About The Unhealthy Money Habits They Learned From Their Parents And How They're Working To Change Them
"My parents' mentality was to spend money when they had it because they didn't know when we would have it again."
13 Second Jobs That People With Full-Time Jobs Have Taken On Due To The Wild Cost Of Living Today To Earn Them Some Extra Cash
"Last year, I made $35,000 in commissions (pretax) working about 10 hours per week."
"Your Student Debt Will Be Canceled": Biden Just Announced New Cancellations For Some Borrowers
Loan cancellation was originally set to begin in July under the new SAVE repayment plan, but it’s being accelerated to provide faster relief to borrowers, President Joe Biden said.
What Is "Loud Budgeting" And Why Is It Trending? Here's What You Need To Know About 2024's First Big Money Trend
"Loud budgeting is a new concept I'm introducing for 2024. It's the opposite of quiet luxury."
Tell Us How You Went From Making Not Quite Enough Money To Feeling Comfortable
Sharing your salary journey could help someone else.
"If Your Partner Is Doing This...": Here's What Experts Want You To Know About Financial Abuse
If your partner is doing this, they are intentionally using money and limiting your financial knowledge in such a way that you'll continue to depend on them.
This Woman Did A "No-Buy Year" In 2023, And It Helped Her Pay Off Over $19K In Debt On A $45K Salary
"I’m a baker who works just about 40 hours a week and makes under $45,000 a year."
This Money Mistake Feels Like It's Saving You Cash, But It Could Be Costing You Instead
Personal finance experts explain this common budgeting trap and how to avoid it.
Forget The Glass Ceiling, 'The Broken Rung' Is Why Women Are Denied Promotions
A new study finds Black women and Latinas in particular are the least likely to get that first promotion — and it’s not because they’re not asking for it.
"It's The Same": This Eye-Opening Viral Video Proves That Black Friday Sales Aren't Always As Good As They Want You To Think
"Black Friday deals used to be SO GOOD. Now I don’t even bother. Even online they raise the price to 'drop it.'"
"The Savings Have Really Stacked Up": People Are Sharing The Lifestyle Changes That Helped Them Spend Less Money
"Nine out of ten times, I've been able to get the item for free."
10 Things You Need To Know Before Black Friday And Pre–Black Friday Sales, According To A Consumer Savings Expert
Retail prices change a lot — but there are specific ways you can tell if you're really getting the best price.
What's A Thing You Bought That Ended Up Helping You Save A Ton Of Money?
Sometimes, you gotta spend money to save money.
"I Got The Job": 20 Job Search And Interview Tips People Swore By In 2023
"I went from getting nothing back to getting interviews and offers in about two weeks."
"I've Saved Literally Hundreds A Month": People Are Revealing The Less-Known Frugal Tips That Work For Them
"For about a third of the year, I don't spend a penny. Works for me!"
"My Biggest Spending Regret": 10 Things That Financial Experts Confessed They Regret Buying
We all regret things we buy sometimes, but some mistakes carry lifelong lessons.
This Gen Z Business Founder Revealed How He Uses AI To Get A Better Work-Life Balance, And I'm Taking Notes
"The more AI can help you with mundane tasks, the more time you’ll have to focus on work-life balance, which we know is a huge priority — especially for millennials and Gen Z."
This 25-Year-Old Is Going Viral For Sharing Exactly How She Earns An Extra $100 Every Day After Work
Every day for the past few weeks, Jackie posts a video sharing progress toward her goal — and she has quite a few different ways of getting to $100 each day after work.
"I Make $200 A Night": People Are Revealing How They Earn Extra Cash On The Side, And I Never Would Have Thought Of A Lot Of These
"It’s simple enough and has plenty of downtime during which I can do other things. This brings in anywhere from $700 to $1,100 a month."
"My Payment Is Down To $0": Americans Are Signing Up For The New Student Loan Repayment Plan SAVE, And For Some, It's A Huge Relief
"For the first time in my life I feel like paying my student loans is something that isn't going to drown us as a family."
This Woman's Boss Called Her Out For "Not Dressing Like A Lady," And I Just Wanna Know Where He Found The Audacity
"He suddenly commented about how I should learn on how to be like a 'lady' from one of my female colleagues."
"I Make About $500 A Month": People Are Sharing The Surprisingly Lucrative Ways They Earn Extra Cash And Supplement Their Income
"It's an easy $500 — and I have more demand than space available."
"This Is The Time To Look For A Job": Here's Why Recruiters Are Saying The "September Surge" Is Coming
"The first week of September after Labor Day up until about Halloween is one of the best times to look for work."
I'm Obsessed With Too Good To Go, The Food-Waste Eliminating App. Here's How I'm Making The Most Of It And Saving Money
Basically, the app partners with local restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops to sell you "surprise bags" that are day's-end leftovers. You're getting a heap of food for a fraction of the price, and each bag usually goes for about $5 to $8.
"Pay Secrecy Contributes To Pay Gaps": This Woman Has Interviewed 500 People About Their Salaries, And Her Takeaways From It Are So Important
"I realized how pay secrecy significantly contributes to pay gaps that marginalize women, minorities, workers with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. I came up with the idea to ask complete strangers on the street how much they make, and Salary Transparent Street was born."
I Just Found Out The Average Cost Of College In Every State, And I'm So Scared For Gen Z
The average cost of public tuition in Mississippi is around $28k while California public tuition sits around $43k for all four years.
If You've Been In The Housing Market This Year, Tell Us How It Went For You
We want to know what it's really like in the housing market right now.
Frugal People Are Revealing The Must-Have Items That Save Them So Much Money They Basically Pay For Themselves
"I cut my food waste by at least half when I got one of those."
「転職で年収が600万アップした」経営者が前職の給料を大公開、その意図とは…
キャリアた転職に関する情報発信を行う経営者が、SNSで過去の給料をすべて公開して話題になりました。でも、それには深い訳が…。
People Are Sharing How Much They Paid In Rent For Their First Apartment And, Man, Inflation Is Wild
"I"m in my mid-40s, and my first apartment was a two-bedroom, one-bath for $650. At the beach. In Southern California. In the late '90s. I had one roommate. We both worked mall retail. It was a different time."
Everyone Seems To Be Talking About "Lazy Girl Jobs" Right Now, But A Lot Of What They're Saying Is Wrong
So what exactly is a "lazy girl job"? Allow me to explain...
This Woman Posted Her Salary For Every Job She's Ever Had On LinkedIn To Make A Point About Salary Transparency
"Salary transparency might feel like a taboo topic, but companies are already talking about our salaries behind closed doors. Let's continue that conversation with the doors open so everyone can participate."
This Woman’s Boyfriend Wants To Put Her On A “Payment Plan” So She Can Pay Back What He’s Spent On Her During Their 18-Month Relationship
"My boyfriend and I have been together for 18 months and are generally happy. There’s just one issue that keeps coming up: our finances. He has expensive taste and likes for us to do things that are often way out of my budget. He recently suggested that once I graduate and am earning a full-time salary, we will need to set up a payment plan for me to eventually pay him back everything he's spent on me since we first got together."
How Old Are You, And How Much Was The Rent On Your First Apartment?
Oh, to be Carrie Bradshaw and pay $700 for a New York City brownstone in the '90s.
Here's What You Need To Know About Student Loans Since The Supreme Court Said No To Forgiveness
"Everyone is struggling right now, and this renewed payment will be the straw that breaks the camel’s back."
People Are Choosing Staycations This Summer Because Everything Is Expensive, So I've Ranked The 6 Best Ideas
A whopping 62% of Americans aren't traveling this year due to inflation, and honestly, same.
People Are Sharing The "Unspoken Rules" Of Work In 2023, And These Should Be Etched In Stone
"The chatty self-proclaimed expert knows nothing. The one Gen X'er that doesn't talk to anyone, ever, unless absolutely required — they know everything."
面接の練習相手をAIにやってもらったら…。神すぎる方法で「就職が決まった」人も
ChatGPTを使った面接対策を紹介した動画が、TikTokで200万回以上再生され話題に。「就職が決まった」という人からのコメントも寄せられました。
23 People Disclosed How Much Debt They Carry And How They're Handling It, And I Love The Transparency
"When I finished graduate school more than a decade ago, my student loan balance was $82,000. After all those years of payments totaling more than $60,000, I can now proudly say that my balance is...$76,000."
This Woman Shared Her Credit Score On Hinge As An Experiment, And The Reactions Are Pretty Surprising
"Added my credit score to my Hinge profile and here's how it went."
People Are Sharing Their Summer Side Hustles, And Honestly, Some Of These Gigs Are So Incredibly Easy
"My husband and I just got hired at our local water park. We will be working around our full-time jobs but are excited to do so to earn some extra cash and receive free park admission for us and our son!"
Job Interviews Are So Stressful, But This Woman's AI-Powered Interview Prep Hack Is Genius
"This is the easiest way to prepare for interviews, and it will work for every single job."
Cottage Cheese, WaterTok, And Other 2023 Food Trends That This TikToker Says Are Red Flags That We're In A Recession
"If that doesn't signify an impending recession, I don't know what could."
"At Least I'm Saving Some Money": This Woman's Wishlist Project Is Turning Her Urge To Splurge Into Art
"I am taking myself through the entire journey of desiring something, researching it on Google, skimming through user reviews, finding the best deals and even picking colors, ending in adding the product to an imaginary cart. By embedding the product in my journal I get to feel that it is mine."
How Much Debt Do You Have, And How Are You Handling It?
This is a shame-free zone.
15 Expensive Mistakes You're Probably Making At The Grocery Store And What To Do Instead
Do you actually believe the brand name tastes better than the generic? Um...sorry to disappoint, but they're all manufactured from the same production line as that recognizable national brand you've been paying a premium for.
Working Moms Are Revealing Exactly What They Spend For Monthly Childcare, And The Costs Have Broken My Brain
"I’m currently pregnant with twins and have a toddler. Once the twins start daycare, it will cost us $8,000 a month. It is physically painful to type that out."
"It Is Stupid Expensive Brand New": Frugal People Are Revealing The Everyday Items That They Only Buy Second Hand
"I have gotten incredibly good deals on them from people who were moving or downsizing. They have typically not been used much so I have never had serious issues with them."
"Just Because It Didn't Cost Money Doesn't Mean You Saved": People Are Calling Out Common Money-Saving Tips That Don't Really Work
"So then the question is, How much time am I willing to give up to save $2?"
Apple Card Has A Savings Account Now, And The Interest Rate Is Better Than Most Banks'
The new account offers a 4.15% APY, a rate well beyond what you can get at most banks.
Here’s What Paying Off Your Student Loans Can Do To Your Credit Score
Closing out student loans should only have a minor impact on your credit score, but it can be more noticeable if you don’t have a good mix of other credit accounts, experts said.
I Thought I Wasn't Good At Saving Money, But Doing These 10 Things Changed My Mind
Rising gas prices and inflation in my grocery budget left me with a spending plan that was way out of touch with reality and no money left over to put toward emergencies.
These 7 Well-Paying Jobs Actually Don't Require A College Degree, And I Never Would Have Thought Of Them
Some of these jobs I definitely did not expect to see on this list.
4 Ways Social Media Normalizes Unhealthy Spending And How To Break Out Of The Cycle
"Let's talk about the way TikTok has skewed our idea of what normal and average consumption habits look like."
The Creators Of A Viral Alpha Male Finance Podcast Parody Sketch Said They’re Mocking Influencers For Sharing Unrealistic Advice
“I see these clips and I'm like, these are people who have never been financially unstable,” one of the sketch creators told BuzzFeed News.
These 17 Canadian Salaries And The Hobbies People Are Affording With Them Have Helped Me Realise What I Can Do With A Good Budget
Affording hobbies is great. Having the time for hobbies would be even better.
Deinfluencers Are Sharing The Things That People Should Stop Buying, And I'm Absolutely Loving It
Are people actually sick of buying stuff?
"Looks Like Our Girl Costs Us Greater Than $500 Per Month": Pet Parents Are Sharing Just How Much They Really Spend On Their Fur Baby
"My family asks why I don’t get a second dog for company for my dog...I’d need a second salary."
This Career Coach Says You Can Lie About These 5 Things In A Job Interview — But Don't Go All George Santos With It
"There are times when what you want to say, like, 'my boss is a jerk' or 'I hate my job,' isn’t going to serve you. You won’t make a good impression, and it certainly won’t land you the job."
"You Won't Believe How Many Employers Knowingly Break The Law": A Lawyer Shared Common Things Companies Do That Are 100% Illegal
"I sue companies for wrongful termination, for discrimination, and retaliation, and I will never be out of a job because they won't quit doing it. Here are the most common violations of labor laws I see by all companies, no matter what size."
This “Camera Eye Line Hack” Is So Helpful For Anyone Who Has An Important Zoom Presentation Or Interview Coming Up
"It's an easy and inexpensive way to keep your eyes focused in the right place — instead of looking down or at yourself on the screen."
"It's The Most Common Mistake I See": 18 Expert Tips For Making Your Résumé Look Better, No Matter What You're Applying For
"It's the biggest thing that can absolutely uplevel your résumé."
"Lifestyle Creep" Is All Over The Internet Right Now — Here's Why, And What It Means For Your Wallet
"What I've found that most happens with lifestyle creep is you start living the way that you deserve to live."
5 TV Characters Who Would Probably Manage Money Well (And 5 Who I Wouldn't Trust With My Wallet)
Wednesday Addams probably hides her emergency fund under the floorboards in a coffin.
I Asked A Financial Therapist For Tips On Managing Money With ADHD, And Her Advice Is Genuinely Helpful
If an ADHD diagnosis has you reevaluating your money strategy, you're not alone.
"I Was Buying Things I'd Never Normally Splurge On": People Are Sharing Their Buy Now, Pay Later Regrets
"It’s so easy to get caught up in those payment forms. You see payments of $20 and think you can do that. Next thing you know, you owe $600 to various stores because the payments seem easy at the time."
11 Basic Money Tips That Will Improve Your Financial Health In 2023
New year, new you. 💰
People Are Talking About The Death Of The "Dream Job," And Honestly, It Makes Perfect Sense
"This is not a ‘dream job.’ This is not ‘a great culture.’ This is not ‘great benefits and perks.’ This is the baseline that every single person deserves in exchange for spending half of their waking hours at work."
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."
その投稿、企業に見られているかも？ 「採用候補者のSNSを確認する方法」に驚きの声続出
SNS投稿が原因で、採用を断られたという女性のTikTokが話題に。サイバーセキュリティの専門家は、企業は採用候補者の情報を簡単に探せるとした上で、求職中の人々にアドバイスを送りました。
"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...
