Personal Finance

A sabbatical instead of a down payment? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think.

A sabbatical instead of a down payment? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think.


Budgeting culture is on overdrive, but the latest trend probably isn’t the answer to your money woes.


How to save without sacrificing your favorite snacks.


You don’t need six months of expenses in the bank, but you do have to start somewhere.
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First comes love, then comes a joint banking account?


How to help — and how not to — in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

Want a clearer picture of 2025? Talk to your investment adviser.


The Biden administration announced the rule Tuesday, but it might not last under Trump.

Every year, we spend and resolve to figure things out later. Now’s the time to make a plan.


Yes, you can use an app as your checking account — but there are risks.

Managing your portfolio with an adviser can be helpful.


It’s the latest way Biden is trying to combat pesky “junk fees” driving up prices.

Experts share tips on entertaining on a small budget — and an even smaller space.

How to assess your finances before you invest in the stock market.


It’s normal to worry about who will care for you, but with a little advance planning, child-free seniors can thrive.


A financial expert explains why you can invest wisely and still take that trip.

How to take charge of your finances, according to two divorce professionals.

Using your savings to pay off a loan can be tempting. Is it worth it?


The Fed has cut interest rates. That might not immediately help home buyers waiting on the sidelines.


A guide to filling out the federal financial aid form for the upcoming school year.


Freezing your credit files has never been easier. Here’s how to protect yourself.

How to think about investing and protecting your money for retirement.

The musicians spent 10 years renovating a derelict old building in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and turned it into a thriving business.


An app called YNAB wants to take the dread out of talking about money. For a price.


Stocks plunged across the world Monday. Does it mean a US recession is looming?

How to think about retiring in America as an immigrant, plus advice for investing while on Social Security Disability.

Plus, lessons worth learning about financial literacy.

Plus, how to think about building your legacy.


There’s a reason so many of us don’t have enough retirement savings.

Some inspiration for tax refund season.



And other tax questions from Vox readers, answered.


Blame the Space Race (kind of).

Including when to do them yourself, when to seek out help, and strategies for keeping track of it all.

Yes, doing your taxes is hard. No, you don’t need to shell out hundreds of dollars to file them.

Plus, a suggestion for what to do if you come into a windfall.
Having a meaningful life isn’t reserved for the ultra-wealthy.


Nobody likes overdrafting their bank account. Biden wants to make it less painful.

Plus, how to make sure you get your fair share of a mortgage investment in the case of a divorce.


It’s not just you. Credit scores are confusing as hell.

It’s possible to navigate finances even when your brain gets in the way.

Other people’s money decisions affect your own. Here’s how to talk boundaries.

How to cope with both inflation and lifestyle creep.


It could have near-term impacts for buyers and sellers.