Despite stereotypes of being selfish and shallow, millennials are a generous generation. A staggering 84% contribute to charities, and many say they wish their incomes allowed them to do more. Unfortunately, after rent, student loan payments and other essentials, there’s often not much left over to give.
Take a look at most major cities throughout America, and you’ll encounter at least one constant that’s impossible to ignore—rising housing costs. I know that…
Debt, particularly having a large amount of it, can be both mentally and emotionally draining. Instead of submitting to all the negative feelings that are…
As a child, I came to expect a frenzy of cleaning to begin in our home right after Easter. My mother would throw open the…
One of my favorite writers, Laurie Penny, wrote this scathing screed against “neoliberal self-care” and the elitist and often exclusionary forms it takes: “Lifestyle bloggers…
When my husband first moved to the United States from Australia, he was utterly confused by tipping culture. He didn’t quite understand who to tip…
Technically speaking, I live below the poverty line, but this has never been an enormous problem for me, as I live in Southeast Asia, where…
Saving up for a big purchase can feel daunting. Paralyzing, even. How can I afford a new phone if I can barely buy myself lunch…
The text from a good friend pops up on my phone late on Thursday, asking if I want to hang out this weekend. It’s on…
I was taking the first sip of my Starbucks soy latte last month when I heard a shrill jingle and a wave of terror hit…
