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?
The Explainer Time to invest those hard-earned dollars the smart way
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You will inevitably fight with your spouse over money. Here's how to avoid disaster.
feature Here's how to hash it out in a healthy way
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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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