Culture / When did being hot become a job requirement? On looksmaxxing, the beauty premium, and spending your way to employability. By Hanna Horvath, Alicia Adamczyk and Lindsey Stanberry / 23 Jan 2026
Culture / Yeah, things are still not good at the Fed Sure, there’s lots to worry about, but Fed independence should be on your list. By Alicia Adamczyk / 16 Jan 2026
Culture / The news is terrible, so how do we not feel terrible all the time? Asking for a friend! By Lindsey Stanberry and Alicia Adamczyk / 9 Jan 2026
Culture / Our 2026 In and Out list In: Dancing! Out: Canceling plans! By Lindsey Stanberry and Alicia Adamczyk / 19 Dec 2025
Culture / Everyone is talking about the casino economy We should all be worried By Alicia Adamczyk and Lindsey Stanberry / 12 Dec 2025
Culture / Should the poverty line be raised to $140k? We’re grumpy about this viral story By Lindsey Stanberry and Alicia Adamczyk / 5 Dec 2025
Culture / Who else is boycotting Black Friday? Fighting consumerism while still loving the holidays By Alicia Adamczyk and Lindsey Stanberry / 21 Nov 2025
Culture / Why can’t you deduct the cost of child care as a business expense? A guest post from friend of The Purse, Rebecca Gale! By Lindsey Stanberry, Alicia Adamczyk and Rebecca Gale / 14 Nov 2025
Culture / When lipstick is $50 a tube, it’s not a little luxury Women are embracing frugality during our uncertain economic times By Alicia Adamczyk and Lindsey Stanberry / 7 Nov 2025
Culture / “I’m going to beg people to donate and to volunteer” How to help (and not just feel angry) during the SNAP benefits crisis By Alicia Adamczyk and Lindsey Stanberry / 31 Oct 2025
Culture / Can we stop with the “boys will be boys” nonsense? These negative stereotypes aren’t helping anyone By Lindsey Stanberry and Alicia Adamczyk / 24 Oct 2025
Culture / Should we all be buying Costco gold bars? Also, some fun links! By Alicia Adamczyk and Lindsey Stanberry / 17 Oct 2025
