Alexis Boncy

Special Projects Editor

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.

No, the latest iPhone upgrade does not constitute an emergency.

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Building a rainy day fund? Avoid these 6 common mistakes.

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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.

Credit card receipts are surprisingly dangerous to have in your wallet.

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The 8 things you should never carry in your wallet

Secure your family's futures with a will.

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When should I write a will?

Closing rarely used credit cards can hurt your score.

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Credit scores, explained

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5 smart ways to save for college

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Why you should think twice before using a debit card

Think twice before purchasing some of these extra insurance policies.

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5 types of insurance you shouldn't waste your money on

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HSAs, explained

Keep your money in your account as long as possible.

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9 mistakes to avoid with your 401(k)

It's a short amount of time to get to know a new you.

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How I learned to love maternity clothes

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Stop hiding things in your sock drawer!

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Everyone hates when you talk in the office

These internet stars are bringing in big bucks.

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Why is that Vine star wearing a Jimmy Johns T-shirt? Cash. Lots and lots of cash.

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Nintendo's brilliant play for nostalgic gamers

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How I learned to love maternity clothes

A large northern snakehead fish is dissected and filleted before becoming a delicious dinner.

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Want to get rid of invasive species? Eat them.

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Stop hiding things in your sock drawer!

It is illegal to ask certain types of questions while conducting an interview.

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8 questions employers should never ask job applicants

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The villainization of sugar

Startups are doing better than they have in a long while.

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Why this is a great time to launch a start-up

California is taking a step to help its residents save for retirement.

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Can California clean up our retirement mess?

Interns run to deliver a Supreme Court decisions.

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Are unpaid internships ever okay?

Vacation time has dwindled in the past couple of decades but employers are now beginning to encourage their employees to take more time off.

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Why your boss wants you to take more vacation

Will this be the last Olympic pentathlon?

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What's the deal with the modern pentathlon?

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11 questions employers should never ask job applicants

After a decades long break from the Olympics, rugby sevens is back.

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Will rugby sevens be the breakout fan favorite of the Rio Olympics?

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The Rio Olympics: A viewer's guide to 9 top sports

Brazilian designer Glauber Penha takes part in the Olympic Flame torch relay.

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The Rio Olympics opening ceremony: A viewer's guide

Most working Americans have less than desirable family leave options.

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Paid family leave, explained

It's necessart to learn how to live with microbes in harmony.

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How I learned to stop worrying and love germs

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How audiobook narrators master their craft

Make a long drive to the beach fly by with these mystery novels.

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8 mystery and suspense books to read this summer

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8 nonfiction books to read this summer