Liz Knueven

From how much you pay on your mortgage to your credit card debt, here’s what the Fed raising interest rates means for you.

It's Official, the Fed Is Raising Interest Rates—Here's What That Means for You

Biology and systems work against women when it comes to retirement planning. Saving more can help. 


3 Reasons Women Need to Save More for Retirement

You can’t control inflation. But you can take a few steps to protect your budget. Here’s how. 

7 Ways to Protect Your Wallet From Inflation

Will there be a recession? It’s anyone’s guess. Either way, here’s what you need to know (and do) for your money.

What Do I Need to Know About Recessions and Bumpy Markets? 

7 Ways to Keep Your Summertime Spending in Check

For every dollar paid to a man, a woman gets just 77 cents, on average. Let's talk about why...and how to stop it.

Why Don't We Have Equal Pay Yet?

Selling Stuff Online: How to Find Extra Cash in Your Closet

This Is What Investing Manias Mean for Your Money

How it works, who's eligible, and all the other As to your Qs.


 Wondering If There's A Child Tax Credit Extension This Year? Here's What You Need to Know

Spoiler: If you want to keep your coins safe from hackers, the answer is ‘yes.’


What Is a Crypto Hardware Wallet, and Should I Invest in One?

Changing the federal funds rate impacts everything from inflation to what you pay to borrow money. And the Fed says it's interested in higher interest rates in 2022. Here's what that means for your savings, debt, and homebuying plans.


How the Federal Funds Rate Affects Your Wallet

6 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Finances in 30 Minutes or Less

Skimm Money: F*ck-You Funds, Breakfast Budgets, and Money Wins

The Best Budgeting Strategy for Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type 

Skimm Money: Student Loan Forgiveness, Quiet Quitting, and Tips for Saving to Start a Family

What Student Loan Forgiveness Could Mean For Your Money

Future-Proofed: Web3, Rug Pulls, and The Surge in .eth Domain Name Sales, Explained

Skimm Money: Grocery Shopping vs. Eating Out, Cheap Fall Flights, and Making Sense of the Housing Market

The 5 Best Budget Books to Read to Hit Any Financial Goal

Without an SO to share life’s big bills — from rent to internet to a large order of pad thai on Friday night — being single is expensive. Here's what you can do to reach your money goals solo.


Why Being Single Is So Expensive

If you buy an electric car or upgrade your home appliances, you could get some money back.

Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Could Impact Your Bank Account

CFAs, CPAs, CFPs. There are tons of different finance experts out there.

Want Help Managing Your Money? Here’s How to Know Which Pro Is Right for You

Skimm Money: Inflation, The Gender Pay Gap, and Hiring a Pro to Help Manage Your Finances

5 Interview Prep Tips You Don’t Wanna Skip  

Skimm Money: Budget Flights, Retail Therapy, and How Much to Spend on a Wedding Gift 

 If you don’t get what you don’t get, start here. 

Skimm’tionary: Defining Crypto Words You've Heard

How Much Should You (Really) Spend on a Wedding Gift?

3 Great Responses to the Interview Question 'Why Do You Want to Work Here?'

Skimm Money: How to Prep for a Recession, Going OOO, and Beach Reads That'll Make You Better with Money

Why Retail Therapy Can Actually Be a Good Thing

Because money makes the world go 'round. 

Skimm'tionary: What Basic Economics Terms Actually Mean

How Can You Prepare for a Potential Recession? Economy Experts Weigh In

What’s Better for Your Wallet: Returning to the Office or Working From Home?

Skimm Money: Remote Work, The Cost of Severe Weather, and Tips for Splitting the Check

Yes, Your Side Hustle Needs Insurance

Because climate change means more severe weather. 

What Severe Weather Means for Your Money and the Economy

How Raising the Minimum Wage Could Affect Your Wallet

Future-Proofed: WTF are NFTs, Crypto Regulations, and HODL

Because you can make your digital money work for you, too. 


Looking for a Passive Way to Earn Crypto? Meet Staking 

Skimm Money: Inflation Hits a 40-Year High, Summer Sale Overspending, and NFTs

Is Crypto Regulation What Investors Need for Success?

From the paperwork involved to what happens at the dealership and more, here’s your guide.

How Does Trading in a Car Work?

And more questions about shorter work weeks, answered.


What Could a Four-Day Work Week Mean for Your Paycheck?

It may be less than you think — but don’t forget to budget for  wedding ring costs, too.


How Much Should You Spend On An Engagement Ring?

4 Ways to Find 'Lost Money' You Might Not Even Realize You’re Missing 

5 Signs You’re in a Hostile Work Environment

Whether you’re invested in crypto or not. 

Companies Are Bracing for a Crypto Winter — Here's What That Could Mean for You

Want to Start Investing During a Bear Market? Here’s What You Need to Know

Skimm Money: Investing in a Bear Market, Finding "Lost Money," and Bracing for Crypto Winter

Here’s Why a Divorce Costs So Much

If You Haven’t Created Your Will Yet, Here’s Where to Start

If you think cryptocurrency is a little too...cryptic, you've come to the right place.


Bitcoin Explained: What It Is and How It Works

Because every cent counts when you’re filling up.

5 Gas Apps to Help You Save at the Pump

Making Moves? How to Budget If You’re Relocating to a New City 

5 Tips for Buying a Home in a Crowded Market 

Wait…How Does Homeowners Insurance Work?

Here’s why “sell in May and go away” isn’t a hard-and-fast investing rule anymore. 


Should I Be Worried About a Stock Market ‘Summer Slump?’

Should I Cash Out My Home’s Equity?

Plus, tips on what you can do to cut costs in the meantime.


3 Reasons Why Inflation Is Still A Problem — And How You Can Protect Your Wallet

Should I Refinance My Home?

Investing in your business. And yourself.


Side Hustle Getting Serious? These Smart Money Moves Will Set You Up for Success

What Goes Into Your Credit Score? 

Here’s theSkimm on remittance payments.

How Family Ties Are Fueling the Global Economy

7 (Not Boring) Podcasts to Help You Meet Your Money Goals

4 Common Money Scams to Avoid in 2022

Want to Get Better With Money? These 9 Books Will Teach You How

Psst…it’s not all about interest rates.

Want Your Money to Work Harder? Hint: Choose the Right Savings Account

Fill your free time and your bank account.

3 Easy Side Hustles That Let You Earn Money From Your Couch 

Money Worries Keeping You Up at Night? You Might Have Financial Anxiety

The war might look far away on a map, but the economic impacts are actually quite close to home. 


How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Impact the US Economy (and Your Wallet)

The Supreme Court’s decisions can affect many different aspects of life, including your budget.

Yes, Supreme Court Decisions Matter For Your Money (Here’s Why) 

5 Apps That Make Bill Splitting Easier

Pet Insurance Can Be Surprisingly Expensive — Is It Worth the Cost?

Skimm Money: The Gender Wealth Gap, Climate Change, and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Hint: Don't overlook first-time homebuyer grants.

7 Common Money Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them) 

If you don’t, it could cost you thousands of dollars in the long run. 


Should I Rollover My 401(k) to My New Employer?

Navigating the costs of returning to the office, aka the “new normal.”


Returning to the Office? Here’s How to Adjust Your Budget Accordingly

Daniella Flores of I Like To Dabble shares their favorite side hustles and best advice for anyone who wants to start one.

How I Paid Off $40,000 Worth of Debt With Side Hustles

Removing Russia from SWIFT could help stop a war, but it could also start one.

What Is SWIFT and Could It Be a Key Tool in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks? 

No matter what your ideal getaway is, it pays to plan. Literally. Use our tips to save money before, during, and after your next vacation.

How to Make a Travel Budget to Save Money and Stress

Why Paying Black Women More Benefits Everyone

Being a wedding guest can be a major expense. Here’s how to keep the costs in check. 


theSkimm’s Guide to Surviving Wedding Season

theSkimm on Investing in Commodities 

You just paid the IRS, but where do your tax dollars actually go? From funding Social Security to defense and more, here's what really happens with your tax dollars. 

Here’s Where Your Tax Dollars Actually Go 

Inflation has sent prices way up this year, and experts think the trend will continue. We Skimm'd ways to cut expenses to make your wallet happier.

10 Ways to Make More Room in Your Budget

When the stock market goes up or down, your hopes can, too. Here’s what you need to know about a bumpy market.

What Stock Market Volatility Means for Your Wallet

If you’re feeling stressed about money, you’re not alone. Here’s how to cope with and overcome money anxiety in all of its forms.

How to Cope With Common Types of Money Anxieties

What happens in Washington goes straight to your wallet.

How Political Drama Can Affect Your Wallet

Budgeting isn’t always easy. Making one you don't hate can make it easier to actually stick to it.

How to Make a Budget You Won’t Hate

Skimm Money: What Comes Next…In Money?

Workers have the advantage in the current job market, so keep your eyes open for new career opportunities.

Why Are So Many People Unemployed When It Seems Like Everyone's Hiring?

Prices on just about everything are on the rise. And sometimes the only way to lower your bills is to ask.

How to Negotiate Bills and Save More

COVID-19 variants like omicron can threaten your wallet and the economy, as well as your health. Here's how you can protect your finances.


How COVID-19 Variants Can Affect Your Wallet

Skimm Money: How to Money Intentionally

You may have noticed higher prices on a lot of things. But that's not the only way inflation can hit your wallet. Meet inflation's sneaky cousins: shrinkflation and skimpflation.

3 Ways Inflation Can Sneak Into Your Daily Life

How To Financially Prepare For Maternity Leave

Govs around the world want more funding. Enter: the global minimum tax rate.

Why Are World Leaders Talking About a Global Minimum Tax?

Skimm Money: Paid Leave (Again), Stablecoins, and FSAs

We Skimm'd all things money. From the latest on the proposed infrastructure bill to why it's a good year to get a seasonal side gig. 