Work History No. 4: A 40-year-old data scientist who was ‘overemployed’ during the pandemic
Her first job paid $28k; her current job pays $230k.
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Tell us about an expense you never ever want to cut from your budget
What if we reframe some of those expenses as investments?
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Home Economics No. 51: Single, 29, and earning more than $500k as a data scientist in NYC
She grew up lower middle class and took out $90k in student loans to pay for an Ivy League college.
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Meal Plan No. 2: Feeding a family of 3-ish in suburban Illinois on $200 per week
"I am enjoying the freedom of planning more adventurous meals."
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The Purse Travel Guide: 3 weeks studying Spanish in Buenos Aires as a solo traveler
How to make a dollar stretch for three weeks in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Home Economics No. 49: Married, 38, and supporting family through a hard time in Las Vegas
She recently paid for her father-in-law’s cremation and memorial.
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Ask an Expert: Should I raid my retirement account to pay off my rental property?
When emotions come into play, that is usually the worst time to make a big financial decision.
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From our partners
4 simple things to do with your money in your 20s and 30s, according to a personal finance classic
Updated for 2026, 'Get a Financial Life' is still a must-read for anyone starting their first job—or simply starting to take their finances a little more seriously.
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Home Economics No. 47: Married, 40, living in a $1.7-million Brooklyn condo on a $685k joint income
Our first Home Economics written by a man!
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How to roll over your workplace retirement account
“Think of it as Marie Kondo-ing your finances: Does this spark joy? If not, roll it over.”
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