Alexis Boncy
Alexis Boncy is special projects editor for The Week and TheWeek.com. Previously she was the managing editor for the alumni magazine Columbia College Today. She has an M.F.A. from Columbia University's School of the Arts and a B.A. from the University of Virginia.
Latest articles by Alexis Boncy
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How much money should you budget for food?
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Congratulations, you've saved $5,000. Now what?
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You will inevitably fight with your spouse over money. Here's how to avoid disaster.
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The 8 things you should never carry in your wallet
The Explainer Lugging those receipts around is a terrible idea
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When should I write a will?
The Explainer Here are 7 trigger events that mean it's time
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Credit scores, explained
The Explainer Your credit score is a critical tool to help car dealerships, mortgage bankers, and credit card companies determine the risk of lending you money
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5 smart ways to save for college
feature The price of higher education is only going up. Here's how to prepare.
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Why you should think twice before using a debit card
The Explainer When it comes to fraud protection, debit cards can leave you high and dry
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5 types of insurance you shouldn't waste your money on
The Explainer Don't be a sucker
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HSAs, explained
The Explainer Everything you need to know about the health savings account that experts love
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9 mistakes to avoid with your 401(k)
The Explainer From never increasing your contribution to not accepting 'free money'
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How I learned to love maternity clothes
feature I will never wear pants with a waistline again
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Stop hiding things in your sock drawer!
feature It's the first place burglars look
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Everyone hates when you talk in the office
The Explainer Hear that noise? It's the sound of your colleagues' productivity plummeting.
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Why is that Vine star wearing a Jimmy Johns T-shirt? Cash. Lots and lots of cash.
The Explainer On the secret paydays of social media 'influencers'
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Nintendo's brilliant play for nostalgic gamers
The Explainer Brace yourselves, children of the '80s and '90s: The NES Classic Edition is almost here
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How I learned to love maternity clothes
feature I will never wear pants with a waistline again
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Want to get rid of invasive species? Eat them.
feature This new dining craze lets you eat a delicious meal and help the environment all at once
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Stop hiding things in your sock drawer!
The Explainer It's the first place burglars look
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8 questions employers should never ask job applicants
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The villainization of sugar
feature How sugar became America's public enemy No. 1
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Why this is a great time to launch a start-up
The Explainer America's start-up culture is ascendant once again
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Can California clean up our retirement mess?
The Explainer Millions of Californians don't have access to retirement accounts. The Golden State wants to change that.
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Are unpaid internships ever okay?
The Explainer Legally speaking, yes. But there are some key rules employers have to abide by.
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