personal finance
8 People on What It's Actually Like to Work as a Freelancer Full Time
"The taxes... oh my god, the taxes."
How I Get By: One Weekend at the Mall During an Eerily Quiet Holiday Season
"Maybe if you're worried about social distancing, you shouldn't be out shopping at the mall."
'At What Point Is It OK To Quit a Job I Hate?'
Leaving your job when the economy is in the toilet isn't the safest choice—but there are other things to take into consideration.
How I Get By: One Weekend as a Professional Santa in a Pandemic
This year, 47-year-old 'Santa Bryan' is keeping kids at a safe distance with the help of plexiglass barriers and lots of cleaning spray.
Robinhood's Gamification of Investing Combines Surveillance Capitalism With Finance Capitalism
The investment app's interface oversimplifies investing to the point where new investors can get way in over their heads.
We Checked In on People Who Lost Their Jobs at the Start of the Pandemic
"One thing I’ve learned during all of this is that it doesn’t matter how cautious or responsible I am—my livelihood also depends on the public."
How I Get By: Three Days as an ER Vet During the Pandemic
"We don't like separating these babies from their parents, but I’ve seen some unintended benefits; one is people aren’t as upset about wait times."
'Can I Use a New Job Offer to Get a Raise at My Current Job?'
Even if you do get more money, this strategy might ultimately not work out in your favor.
How I Get By: Four Days in the Life of a Nursing Home Aide During COVID-19
One woman recounts swimming upstream against an irregular work schedule and uncaring bosses while doing laundry for the elderly amid COVID-19.
3 Days as an Indoor Server at a Private Social Club in NYC
Pushy guests, itchy masks, and acting dreams collide for one man waiting tables in Manhattan.
'Why Do I Keep Buying Stuff I Don't Need With Money I Don't Have?'
Despite the best financial intentions, there are always things we want to spend money on that feel very important, like fall candles and sweatpants.
'Should I Send My Résumé to Companies That Aren't Hiring?'
Career counselors and well-meaning parents often recommend this strategy because it feels proactive.