Work & Money

This Helped Me Pay Down $74,000 in Debt (Dec 6, 2023)
15 Hotel Perks You Didn’t Know About (Dec 5, 2023)
9 Everyday Essentials I Will Buy Only at the Dollar Store (Dec 5, 2023)
Need a Lawyer? Find Free Help Near You (Nov 10, 2023)
We See You, and We'd Like to Hear Your Thoughts (Nov 10, 2023)
Why 'Pretirement' is Our Time to Shine (Nov 3, 2023)
This 2024 Money Mistake Will Haunt You (Oct 27, 2023)
This Could Help You Save For Retirement (Oct 20, 2023)
25+ Fun and Fabulous Fall Freebies (Oct 16, 2023)
Retirement: Don’t leave money on the table (Oct 13, 2023)
Brand Spanking Used (Oct 6, 2023)
31 Ways to Save in October (Sep 22, 2023)
Burnt Out? Plug This Sneaky Energy Leak (Aug 25, 2023)
Free Flights? Yes, Please (Jul 21, 2023)
Pay Less, Play and Stay More (Jul 21, 2023)
The Big Benefits of Living Small (Jul 14, 2023)
Get Ready for Your Road Trip! (Jul 7, 2023)
Is AI Coming for Your Job? (Jun 23, 2023)
6 Places to Find Grocery Coupons (Jun 16, 2023)
They Took My Aunt, Then Spent Her Money (Jun 9, 2023)
5 Actions You Can Take to Help Avoid a Financial Mistake (Jun 9, 2023)
How Shame Could Cost You Money (May 19, 2023)
Worried About Layoffs? Don’t Be (May 5, 2023)
We Can Do Hard Things (Apr 14, 2023)
Highway Robbery: Auto Loan Scam Alert (Apr 14, 2023)
When Adult Children Need Money (Apr 7, 2023)
Take a Daily Vacation From Workday Stress (Mar 10, 2023)
Love It! The Surprising Productivity Tool (Feb 24, 2023)
6 Smart, Easy, Fun Ways to Buy Black (Feb 10, 2023)
Our Money, Ourselves (Feb 2, 2023)
Beware of Deed Theft — Especially if Your Black Neighborhood Is Gentrifying (Jan 20, 2023)
15 Sisters Who Shape How We Use Technology (Jan 13, 2023)
40 Money Habits Every Black Woman Over 40 Needs (Dec 15, 2022)
Tired of Living Paycheck to Paycheck? Learn These Wealth-Building Strategies (Dec 2, 2022)
20 Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss Freebies (Oct 28, 2022)
8 Money-Saving Tips for Finding Your Place in the Sun This Winter (Oct 13, 2022)
6 Enjoyable Side Hustles That Might Earn You $1,000 a Month (Oct 11, 2022)
Own Your Presence and Get Mad Respect (Sep 23, 2022)
Here’s How You Could Get Fast, Free and Easy Tech Support (Sep 16, 2022)
She Stole My Dad’s Heart, Then Tried to Get His Money. Here’s What I Did Next (Aug 26, 2022)
Do You Send Money Using an App? Then You Need to Hear This Sister’s Story (Aug 19, 2022)
Grab 25 Fab Freebies for Summer and Beyond (Aug 12, 2022)
Don’t Pay a Dime for These 15 Pricey Items. Find Them Here for Free. (Jul 29, 2022)
Shocking Truths About Problem Gambling That Black Women Need to Know (Jul 15, 2022)
Here’s Where You Might Save Up to 10 Percent on Your Grocery Bill (Jul 15, 2022)
What Every Sister Needs to Know About Banking While Black (Jun 30, 2022)
With Sky-High Airfare Prices, What Are Your Options? (Jun 24, 2022)
After All We’ve Been Through, Here’s the Path Toward Wholeness and Prosperity (Jun 3, 2022)
To Celebrate Our 200th Issue, We’re Sharing This List of 50+ Freebies (May 26, 2022)
6 Side Hustles That Cater to Singles Wanting to Mingle (May 20, 2022)
9 Tips for Beating ‘Meatflation’ (May 13, 2022)
How to Use Rent Payments to Boost Your Credit Score (Apr 15, 2022)
7 Savings Strategies to Inflation-Proof Your Vacation (Apr 15, 2022)
Secure Your Dreams: Michelle Singletary on Fail-Safe Ways to Guard Your Financial Plans (Apr 8, 2022)
‘Can I Speak to a Manager?’ And Tons More Tips for Better Customer Service (Apr 8, 2022)
Lowballed and Appalled: Black Homeowners Fight Appraisal Bias (Apr 8, 2022)
Sisters in Buy-Nothing Groups Score Free Furniture and Appliances, Food, Fashions (Apr 1, 2022)
12 Ways to Get the Most From Your AARP Membership (Apr 1, 2022)
If You Have This in Your Wallet, It Could Be Hurting Your Credit Score (Mar 25, 2022)
How This First-Time Entrepreneur Built a Million-Dollar Business in 24 Months (Mar 18, 2022)
When Spending More Now Saves Big in the Long Run (Mar 18, 2022)
17 Mind, Body and Soul Freebies (Mar 11, 2022)
6 Side Hustles for Extroverts (Feb 11, 2022)
17 Grocery Store Freebies and Perks (Feb 4, 2022)
Can My Student Loan Be Forgiven? (Jan 21, 2022)
5 Side Hustles for Introverts Who Need Their Space (Jan 14, 2022)
Can You Invest in Companies That Reflect Your Values? (Dec 30, 2021)
7 ‘Skinny’ Side Hustles May Be Good for Your Waistline and Wallet (Dec 29, 2021)
These Frugal Fill-Up Tips Could Save You $400 a Year on Gas (Dec 17, 2021)
10 Freebies You Can Score This Holiday Season (Dec 10, 2021)
These Hidden Money Traps Could Be Costing You $1,500 a Month (Dec 3, 2021)
Can ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Save You Money on Gifts? (Nov 5, 2021)
If You’re a Giver, Set Boundaries Because Takers Never Will (Oct 22, 2021)
If Your Credit Score has Dipped Below 700, Consider 3 Steps Now (Oct 22, 2021)
Getting Nowhere? Try This 25-Minute Pivot Successful Women Swear By (Sep 24, 2021)
Is That Job Interview Fake? You Won’t Believe What These Sisters Went Through (Sep 10, 2021)
Design Pros’ Tips for Leveling Up Your Zoom Game (Aug 27, 2021)
Heed These 5 Signs Before You Overspend on ‘Revenge Travel’ (Aug 13, 2021)
Enjoy More Vacation With Less Money (Aug 13, 2021)
These Skills Can Level Up Your Earning Potential (Aug 6, 2021)
Here’s How You Might Profit From Saving the Planet (Aug 6, 2021)
Black Women Who Get What They Want Do These 4 Things Daily (Jul 30, 2021)
Worried About Unexpected Medical Bills? This Free AARP Tool Can Help (Jul 23, 2021)
14 Freebies You Can Score This Summer (Jun 25, 2021)
Here’s How to Buy Big-Name Stocks With Small Change (Jun 25, 2021)
You’re Shopping Online More, Do This to Protect Yourself (Jun 11, 2021)
19 Health and Wellness Freebies You Can Grab Right Now (May 27, 2021)
17 Freebies You Can Score After Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine (May 21, 2021)
Can You Make Money Throwing Virtual Parties? (Apr 30, 2021)
She Wrote the Book on How to Earn Your First Million (Apr 30, 2021)
Feeling Stuck Can Help Fuel Financial Freedom (Apr 23, 2021)
5 Reasons 2021 Can Make Clearing Debt Easier (Apr 16, 2021)
5 Pro Tips to Help You Get a Good-Paying Job After 45 (Apr 9, 2021)
5 Ways to Keep More Money in Your Pocket (Mar 26, 2021)
The Split-Second Shopping Decision That Could Save You Hundreds of Dollars This Year (Mar 12, 2021)
How You Can Cash in on the Buy-Black Movement (Mar 5, 2021)
Meet 3 Black Women Who’ve Made Strides in the Tech Industry (Mar 5, 2021)
Here’s How to Plan and Thrive When the Future Is Uncertain (Feb 26, 2021)
Can Bitcoin Really Make You Rich? (Feb 19, 2021)
What to Know About Living and Working Abroad Right Now (Feb 11, 2021)
7 Ways to Get Paid During the Pandemic (Jan 29, 2021)
Afraid of Failure? These 3 Things Can Help (Jan 22, 2021)
3 Worry-Free Ways to Save Money When the Future Is Uncertain (Jan 14, 2021)
Your 2021 Guide to Food Freebies (Jan 8, 2021)
If You Worry About Money at Least Once a Week, Do This Instead (Jan 8, 2021)
15 Side Hustles You Can Start for Around $15 (Dec 29, 2020)
How to Stay Visible to Your Bosses While Working From Home (Dec 11, 2020)
Doing This One Day in December Led to My Earning $5,000 a Month the Next Year (Dec 4, 2020)
4 Things to Know About Cashing In on Your Closet (Nov 13, 2020)
The Real Reason She Hasn’t Left Him (Oct 23, 2020)
Put Some Respect on My Name (Sep 25, 2020)
How to Make Money in Your Sleep (Sep 18, 2020)
9 Fun and Fabulous Freebies You Can Score Right Now! (Sep 3, 2020)
Not Just Another Labor Day (Aug 28, 2020)
Hand Creams and Sanitizers From Black-Owned Brands (Aug 7, 2020)
Through the Fire: Protests, Pain and Providence (Jul 15, 2020)
9 Reasons You Feel Lonely at Work — and What to Do About It (Jul 10, 2020)
These Sisters Discovered Mexico as Their Passport to a Better Retirement (Jul 2, 2020)
Boundaries Matter: It’s OK to Not Want to Talk to White People About Racism (Jul 2, 2020)
Don’t Worry, Be Wealthy (Jun 26, 2020)
Working From Home? Find Your Groove and Leave the Grind Behind (Jun 19, 2020)
Make These 10-Minute Moves if You Haven’t Written a Will (Jun 5, 2020)
6 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Career (May 22, 2020)
Sisters Spotlights Black Women Entrepreneurs (May 15, 2020)
4 Tips to Create Your Personal Economic Stimulus Plan (May 15, 2020)
How to Make Ends Meet During the COVID-19 Economic Crisis (Apr 24, 2020)
Two Ways to Find Debt-Free Peace of Mind (Apr 17, 2020)
5 Money Strategies for Turbulent Times (Apr 14, 2020)
These 12 Sneaky Spending Traps Could be Costing You $700 a Month (Apr 6, 2020)
5 Reasons You Need a Prosperity Posse (Apr 6, 2020)
Jean Chatzky Answers 5 of Your Top Money Questions (Apr 6, 2020)
9 Self-Quarantine Sanity Savers (Apr 6, 2020)
Credit Cards and COVID: Think About What’s in Your Wallet (Apr 3, 2020)
How to Survive Financial Caregiving (Apr 3, 2020)
6 Things to Know About Investing (Mar 20, 2020)
5 Things Madam C.J. Walker Can Teach You About Your Finances (Mar 13, 2020)
How to Get Ahead at Work, and Where to Focus Your Energy (Mar 6, 2020)
This Money Makeover Saves Me $1,056 Each Month (Mar 6, 2020)
7 Ways to Save at the Salon (Feb 28, 2020)
The Guaranteed Way to Save at Tax Time (Feb 28, 2020)
It's OK to Be a Late Bloomer at Work (Feb 21, 2020)
How to Pay Yourself First While Living Paycheck to Paycheck (Feb 21, 2020)
How to Find More Time in the Day (Feb 13, 2020)
20 Great Freebies for 2020 (Feb 7, 2020)
The 8 Workplace Allies Everyone Needs (Jan 31, 2020)
Save $1,200 or More on Groceries in 2020 (Jan 24, 2020)
Microaggressions: Take Back Your Power at Work (Jan 17, 2020)
Change This One Habit to Get Ahead at Work (Jan 10, 2020)
Here’s What to Do When Loved Ones Ask for Money (Jan 3, 2020)
Great Ways to Save Money in 2020 (Dec 27, 2019)
Stop Financial Fears From Blocking Your Path to Retirement (Dec 13, 2019)
‘How We Paid Off $74,000 Worth of Debt in Two Years’ (Dec 6, 2019)
Ace Your Retirement With This Free AARP Tool (Nov 29, 2019)
The $4,000 Side Hustle That Builds Our Political Muscle (Nov 8, 2019)
Here’s Help for When You’re Behind on Bills (Nov 1, 2019)
Are School Loans Choking Off Your Retirement? (Oct 25, 2019)
“I Get Paid $1,700 to Wine and Dine Friends” (Oct 18, 2019)
Live Well, Slash Debt and Build Wealth With a ‘Thrive List’ (Oct 11, 2019)
50 Things You Can Get for Free This Fall (Oct 4, 2019)
Part-Time Work With Great Perks (Sep 27, 2019)
Are Your Bosses Setting You Up to Fail? (Sep 20, 2019)
How to Pivot to a Fatter Paycheck (Sep 13, 2019)
Why Self-Care at Work Should Be Job No. 1 (Sep 6, 2019)
‘How Much Do You Make?’ (Aug 23, 2019)
Get What You Want With Serena’s Winning Secret (Aug 16, 2019)
Make Your Move Career & Entrepreneur Contest (Aug 2, 2019)
Follow the Money (Jul 19, 2019)
He Wasn’t There for Me. Why Was Leaving So Hard? (Jul 12, 2019)
5-Figure Side Hustles (Jul 3, 2019)
Forgetful, Scattered or Disorganized at Work? It Could Be Perimenopause (Jun 28, 2019)
Turn the Page on Money Problems (Jun 7, 2019)
From Burnout to Breakthrough (May 31, 2019)
How I Broke Free from Spiraling Debt (May 10, 2019)
5 Black-Women-Owned Beauty Brands You Should Know (May 3, 2019)
Help! I’m 50 and I Haven’t Been Saving Enough for Retirement! (Apr 26, 2019)
I Lowered My Bills by $7,000 Within Hours! (Apr 19, 2019)
How to Bridge Generation Gaps In the Office (Apr 12, 2019)
Is Natural Hair a Corporate Career Killer? (Apr 5, 2019)
My Husband and I Lived Paycheck to Paycheck Until We Did This (Mar 29, 2019)
3 Things I've Learned During My Layoff (Mar 21, 2019)
How to Save for Your Dream Vacation (Mar 15, 2019)
How I Overcame Financial Shame (Feb 22, 2019)
How to Make a Midlife Career Change (Feb 15, 2019)
Black-Owned Coworking Spaces Are On the Rise (Feb 1, 2019)
With No Backup Plan, I Fired My Boss. (Jan 25, 2019)
Hustle Hard (Jan 18, 2019)
Are Black Women Treated Fairly in the Workplace? (Jan 11, 2019)
Away on (Personal) Business (Jan 4, 2019)
Spending $200 on One Thing Has Earned Me $18,000 — So Far! (Dec 7, 2018)
Want a Raise? Here’s Who to Praise (Nov 30, 2018)
How Far Should You Go to Fit In at Work? (Nov 23, 2018)
One Little Tip Boosted My Salary by $15,000! (Nov 2, 2018)
I Cut Ties With A Toxic Work Friend (Yet I Still Saw Her Daily) (Oct 19, 2018)
Professional Presence — It’s a Gift! (Oct 12, 2018)
Four Money Moves You Shouldn’t Delay Another Day (Oct 5, 2018)
How to Save for Retirement When You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck (Sep 28, 2018)
How I Went From Spending Addict to Super Saver (Sep 21, 2018)
My Daily Dance With Fear as an Entrepreneur (Sep 14, 2018)
The No. 1 Money Mistake Black Women Make (Sep 7, 2018)
Rags to Riches: My Secret for Earning $2,000 a Year Is in My Closet! (Aug 31, 2018)
Take Back Your Power at Work (Aug 24, 2018)
You Can Make Money the Oprah Way! (Aug 17, 2018)
Which Side Hustle Is Right for You? (Aug 10, 2018)
How To Get Paid Like A White Dude (Aug 3, 2018)