Psychology
The Female Financial Paradox
This week’s TIME cover feature explores an amazing phenomenon: Women could soon outpace men as the primary household earners. What they’ve missed is the powerful, but sadder story within this trend: Female breadwinners may be on the rise, but... ➡
Cut! Are You Following the Script?
What is your most joyful money memory? What’s your most painful one? What messages did you get about money from your mother or father? How have these experiences affected your relationship with money?These are some of the questions we ask to help... ➡
Spending Control Tips from a Pro
Americans spend a mind-blowing $1.2 trillion every year on stuff they don’t need. As a professional organizer, I deal with the fallout from shopping gone wrong all the time. Some lessons from closets I’ve seen: DOUBLE TROUBLE: It’s a classic... ➡
Little Luxuries Lift You Up
Five years ago, the economy, my marriage—and my income—all collapsed at once. Then in my late 30s, with two small children, I could barely afford my mortgage, and I was actually ill from financial stress. My mother insisted: Get a treat now. I... ➡
Are You Rich? How to Feel Like It
Are you rich? If you earn more than $400,000 a year, you’re one of the lucky, wealthy people to be hit with a higher federal tax rate this year. Anyone whose income tops about $370,000 makes it into the top 1% of earners, according to IRS data.... ➡
You're So Vain
‘Fess up: you’re a little vain. Maybe you secretly adore your dazzling eyes or the way your butt looks in that new swimsuit. Maybe when you’re alone, you flex in the mirror because your biceps rival Michelle Obama’s. Hey, humans are preening... ➡
