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Why Threats Against Members of Congress Are Driving More Security Spending

The rules around campaign funds — and the levels of threat faced by elected women of color — are in the spotlight as the Justice Department investigates spending by Rep. Cori Bush.

How Big Business Is Forcing Millions of Us Into Debt

These are the vampire businesses screwing us over.

Private Equity Companies Are Taking Over the World

“What private equity does looks a lot like looting.”

‘Squid Game’ Speaks to the Crisis of Being in Debt

No wonder it has struck a nerve.

What Is the Federal Reserve and Why Does It Matter?

The Fed’s decisions affect the whole economy.

New York Attorney General Letitia James Says Trump Can’t “Avoid Justice” With Pardon

She’s leading a civil investigation into his family’s finances.

Colleges Are Buying Into Wall Street's Money Logic

It's called "financialization."

A Day in the Life of Financial Guru Sallie Krawcheck

From her morning routine to how she runs her female-focused financial platform.

Do You Need a Money Mentor?

Yes, it’s different from your regular mentor.

We Can’t Talk About the American Dream Without Addressing Wealth Inequality

It’s a generations-old problem.

What the Heck Is “The Economy” Exactly?

We demystified it - and it’s a lot more interesting than you might think.

How to Set a Budget — and Avoid Being a Broke College Student

Or at least manage your brokeness.

3 Fall Shopping Tips You NEED to Know if You’re Broke

Same.

4 Tips That Make Paying Off Those Impossible College Loans a Whole Lot Easier

Because skipping town is not an option.

5 Things You Need to Know Before You Take Out a Student Loan

Get all the details.

10 Things Every Girl Should Know Before Going to College

You can thank us later.

The New Ways to Save Money: 4 Tech Tricks You'll Thank Us for Later

Because budgeting's gotten much cooler since your mom's legal-pad-and-calculator days.

What Nobody Tells You About All Those Bills You Have to Pay

From gas and electric to cable and internet (and more!), here's everything you need to know.

Why Saving Money Is Actually Easy, Painless, and Something You Should Be Doing Right Now

Whether you're depositing paychecks or pocketing babysitting cash, these tips are for you.