Question of the Week / Are you planning a summer vacation? We’re daydreaming about some lake time. By Alicia Adamczyk / 27 Apr 2026
Meal Plan / Paid-only / 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." By Alicia Adamczyk / 25 Apr 2026
Weekly Roundup / With gas $4+ a gallon, we can’t afford to curtail green energy It's crazy making. By Alicia Adamczyk and Lindsey Stanberry / 24 Apr 2026
Career / When to quit your dream job Whether you’re a journalist, actor, or teacher—anyone whose profession is inherent to their identity—how do you know when it’s time to go? By Alicia Adamczyk / 23 Apr 2026
Home Economics / After 50 editions of Home Economics, we have some thoughts! Reading about other people’s finances inevitability brings up some big feelings. By Lindsey Stanberry and Alicia Adamczyk / 22 Apr 2026
Home Economics / Checking in on past Home Ec writers: “I made a financial change based on a comment” Updates you don’t want to miss! By Lindsey Stanberry / 21 Apr 2026
Question of the Week / How much do you have saved in your emergency fund? Do you have an emergency savings goal? By Alicia Adamczyk / 20 Apr 2026
Weekly Roundup / What’s the deal with the middle class? This label give us such *feels* By Lindsey Stanberry / 17 Apr 2026
Home Economics / Home Economics No. 50: Divorced, 47, and raising a kid in Vermont on $85,000 a year “Divorce has been a game changer for me.” By Lindsey Stanberry / 15 Apr 2026
Question of the Week / I need a good book recommendation! What are you reading? By Lindsey Stanberry / 13 Apr 2026
Culture / The Purse team is OOO! Here are some stories from the archive to enjoy while we're away By Lindsey Stanberry / 6 Apr 2026
Weekly Roundup / Wall Street wants to add riskier investments to your 401(k). Beware Private credit is cracking right as retirement plan providers might be adding it to your 401(k) investment options. By Alicia Adamczyk and Lindsey Stanberry / 3 Apr 2026
