Money
Where did all my money go?
An investigation, with receipts, into your own spending.
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Real answers for
real life.
Plain-English help for the questions nobody thought to explain. Pick the thing currently making you open 14 tabs.
Money
Budgeting, debt, credit, saving, and whether you can actually afford that thing.
Money
How much should I keep in savings?
A number to aim for, and how to get there without panic.
Money
How to build good credit
Simple steps to get approved, lower your rates and reach your goals.
Taxes
Paychecks, withholding, forms, filing, and the April surprise nobody wants.
Taxes
I got a 1099. Now what?
First: don't panic. Second: set aside money for taxes now.
Taxes
What is this tax form?
W-2, 1099, W-4 — let's decode the alphabet soup.
Home
Renting, owning, repairs, maintenance, and household emergencies.
Home
Can I actually afford this house?
Let's use the real numbers, not the ones the listing wants you to see.
Home
What the hell is an escrow account?
It's less exciting than it sounds, and it's holding your money.
Home
My toilet keeps running.
Let's figure out if this is a $15 problem or a plumber problem.
Work
Benefits, PTO, raises, retirement, and workplace paperwork.
Work
Why was my paycheck smaller?
Before you panic, let's find out where the money actually went.
Work
What is a 401k match?
Free money from your employer, with a few strings attached.
Car
Buying, financing, insurance, maintenance, and warning lights.
Car
My check-engine light is on.
How concerned should you be? Depends what color it is.
Car
How often do I need an oil change?
The 3,000-mile rule is mostly a myth. Here's what to check instead.
Life & paperwork
Cooking, cleaning, tipping, leases, contracts, forms and everyday skills.
Life & paperwork
How much should I tip?
Because standing at the iPad shouldn't be this stressful.
Life & paperwork
Is this food still good?
Sniff tests, date labels, and when to just throw it out.
Life & paperwork
What is a notary?
Who they are, what they do, and when you actually need one.