Personal Stories

From landing a dream job to investing for retirement to starting their own small business, these personal stories may inspire you to take control of your financial future.

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Making Cents of 2022: Splitting Expenses and Investing

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I Want to Invest—But How Much, and What Do I Buy?

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Should I Invest Now, or Wait Until the Market Sinks More?

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How Do I Create Passive Income?

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Should I Switch Insurance Before Having a Baby?

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How Can I Fight Against Inflation?

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I Have Two Loans. Which Should I Pay First?

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My Husband Says Saving Money Is a ‘Waste.’ Is It?

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Markets Are Down. Should I Stop Investing?

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Should I Buy Fixed-Income Assets If I'm Afraid of a Recession?

Making Cents

Making Cents: Advice To Help You Manage Your Money

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How Do I Give My Family Gifts Without Upsetting Them?

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Should I Pay Down My Mortgage Faster?

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I Got a Divorce. How Do I Start Investing and Saving?

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Can I Save More Money and Still Have Some To Spend?

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How Can We Teach Our Kids the Value of Money?

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What Money Moves Should You Make In Your 20s?

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Can My Boyfriend and I Be Equal Financial Partners?

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I’m Rich, But He’s Not—How Do We Split Rent?

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I Want to Combine Our Savings. Why Doesn’t My Husband?

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Biden Forgave My Student Loans. Now What?

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Should I Buy Crypto?

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I Have Savings and Retirement Accounts. Now What?

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How Do I Start Saving For My Wedding?

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My Retirement Accounts Are Losing Money. What Do I Do?

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I Want To Get a Credit Card. How Do I Choose?

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Should I Buy a House Now? Or Wait for Prices To Crash?

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How Much Should I Have In My Emergency Fund?

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How Do I Avoid Paying Interest on Student Loans?

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I Just Got a Job. What Should I Do With My Income?

Ellyce Fulmore on the Costs of Being Queer, and Finding Safe Learning Spaces

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My Investments Are Losing Money. What Should I Do?

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I Don’t Have Enough Saved for Retirement. Now What?

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How Can I Enjoy the Money I Earn Without Overspending?

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How Can I Earn Passive Income To Pay My Mortgage?

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Should I Buy a House in a Seller’s Market?

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Which Should I Pay Off First: My Debt or Personal Loan?

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Should You Pay Equal Rent When Your Partner Earns More?

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Inflation Is High. How Do I Fight It?

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Can I Use a Retirement Account To Pay for College?

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Should I Roll Over My Old 401(k) Accounts?

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How Should I Start To Budget?

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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?

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How Do I Know if Financial Advice Is ‘Good’ or Not?

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How Do I Help My Mom Start Estate Planning?

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How Are My Bonuses Taxed?

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How Do I Consolidate Investment Accounts?

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How Do I Earn Interest on My Savings Without Investing?

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How Do I Pick a Financial Advisor?

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I Haven’t Paid My 2021 Taxes. What Do I Do?

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How Do I Start Investing When I'm Afraid To Lose Money?

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My Partner Died. Can I Keep Our Joint Bank Account?

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I’m a Single Mom. How Can I Help My Son Pay For College?

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My Ex-Wife Got the Dog. Can She Make Me Pay for Him?

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Is It OK To Pay My Nanny in Cash?

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Should My Boyfriend and I Split Bills Before Marriage?

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Would Another Offer Force My Boss To Give Me a Raise?

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