Personal finance reporter @business. Previously @bankrate & @chicagotribune. @MedillSchool & @illinois_alma. ✉️: [email protected]
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The old family playbook? Keep the NYC job, buy in New Jersey, save money. Well, that math is breaking down.
Family budgets in NJ have grown 6.7% a year since 2021, faster than Manhattan's 4.6%, according to the Living Wage Institute.
Read my latest with @SimoneFoxman for @business bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Some ambitious savers who can max out their 401(k)s are choosing not to, in a bid to diversify not just what they're invested in, but how it's taxed and when they can access it.
Why high earners are rethinking the 401(k), my latest for @business:
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Heading into the midterms, affordability concerns have largely focused on fuel, food and housing. But millions face another strain: surging student loan bills.
@liamhknox, @Jonnelle and I spoke with borrowers about what that means for their finances:
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You could call it 529 Plan-Maxxing.
These savvy savers are finding new ways to squeeze value out of the humble college savings account, opening them before having kids — and in some cases, before they even know they want them.
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The youngest millennials turned 30 this year. Turns out, that's the point when this "economically cursed" generation may start feeling better about their money.
My latest, ft insights from @Chime, @kevincorinth & @federalreserve data:
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How is student loan debt impacting your life and your budget? My colleagues and I at @business want to hear your story:
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Many companies embraced wellness and mental health as part of their culture during the 2020 pandemic — but they're now grappling with how to support a growing number of workers going on mental health leave.
Love this article from @TaylorNRogers: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
For the first time on record, the Miami metro area is more expensive than greater NYC, as housing, insurance, private school tuition and other everyday costs continue to climb:
Great story from @BSteverman & @PaulinaCachero:
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"Don't be afraid to add a little whimsy."
Meal bundles featuring a burger, fries & cocktail are popping up at restaurants across the US, earning the nickname Adult Happy Meals. In a high-price era, they're winning over more than just bargain hunters:
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The best time to book next summer's vacation might have been ... last summer.
From summer camps to concerts to beach rentals, America is running short on the places and experiences that bring us together. My new fav read (and lede) from @BSteverman:
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Sarah Foster retweeted
What to know about the new Trump Account for children. @sarahffoster explains who’s eligible and how it differs from traditional savings accounts and 529s.
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Families with young kids can officially start putting money in a Trump Account as of July 4, 2026. But is this account right for you and your kid's savings goals and needs? @sarahffoster explains bloom.bg/4eWiYTD
NEWS from @PaigeSmithNews:
A State Street low-cost index fund tracking the S&P 500 ($SPYM) will serve as the default investment for funds held in Trump Accounts, which launch July 4, the @USTreasury announced today.
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Should you get a Trump Account for your kid? And perhaps most important, should you put your own money into it?
Financial advisors say Trump Accounts have a place in the conversation — but only if they fit your family’s goals.
Here's how to maximize:
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At @business, we're tracking the Trump Account rollout.
Are you opening a Trump Account? Are you planning to contribute to it? Have you run into any delays or technical issues?
Let me know! DMs open and email is [email protected].
Is spending money on a date worth it if it might not go anywhere? A Gen Zer may tell you no.
Great story from @PaulinaCachero on why many Gen Zers are cutting dating from their budgets — and what those trade-offs reveal about what they value most.
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Here's something you might not know brides are budgeting for this wedding season: spells from Etsy witches.
As wedding costs climb, some couples are paying for "good weather spells" to protect their six-figure celebrations from a rainy day.
Read more:
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I've dreamed of coming back to @business since my internship ended in the fall of 2018! Today, it's officially happening! I'm joining the Money team as a personal finance reporter, and I could not be more excited!
A core focus area for me will be also how families are paying for and extracting value from college — what it really costs over time and how they’re seeking to get a good return on their investment amid massive technological and AI disruption.
All that's to say, I'd love to hear from you! Have a wonky money habit? Doing something unique with your portfolio? Rethinking homeownership, college or another big milestone? Everyone has a story worth telling!
You can DM me or email me at [email protected]!