Riley Jones

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Why So Many Couples Are Choosing To Rent—Even When They Can Afford To Buy There was a time when renting was seen as a temporary stepping stone—a financial necessity for young people on their w... read the story

She’s Not High Maintenance—You’re Just Not Budgeting for Her Right The phrase “high maintenance” has become a casual insult, especially aimed at women who enjoy a certain lifestyle, a... read the story

Stop Wasting Money: 7 Subscriptions Most People Don’t Realize They’re Paying For We’ve all been there: you sign up for a free trial, forget to cancel, and months later realize it’s been quietly bil... read the story

What the 25x Rule Really Means—and Why It Might Be Wrong If you’ve spent any time exploring personal finance, you’ve probably come across the 25x Rule. It’s a simple formu... read the story

The Real Cost of Becoming a Content Creator (And Is It Worth It?) Becoming a content creator looks like a dream job. You’re your own boss, you get paid to post online, and people s... read the story

Are You Ready for a Property Tax Hike? Here’s How To Prepare If you’ve noticed your escrow payments creeping up or received a reassessment notice in the mail, you’re not alone. ... read the story

Can You Be Too Cheap in a Relationship? Signs You’ve Crossed the Line Being mindful of your money is a responsible and even admirable trait. In fact, one of the top reasons relationships thr... read the story

Is Buying a Home Still Worth It? What $300K Gets You in Different States For decades, buying a home has been one of the defining markers of “making it” financially. But in 2025, that dream ... read the story

When Your Mom Keeps Asking For Money: 7 Ways to Say “No” Gently Saying no to your mother can feel like the emotional equivalent of walking a tightrope. She raised you. She supported yo... read the story

How People Are Using AI Tools Like ChatGPT To Help Budget Smarter Most of us have tried budgeting the old-fashioned way—with spreadsheets, notes apps, or maybe a complicated Excel file... read the story