Riley Jones

Riley Jones is an Arizona native with over nine years of writing experience. From personal finance to travel to digital marketing to pop culture. When she’s not writing, she’s spending her time outside, reading, or cuddling with her two corgis.

Posts by: Riley Jones

7 Government Benefits That Quietly Disappear After You Relocate Relocating in retirement can feel like freedom. You get to leave behind cold winters, high taxes, or simply enjoy a chan... read the story

10 Things You Should Never Give to Goodwill Donating to Goodwill or other thrift stores is often seen as a win-win: you declutter your home and help someone else in... read the story

Why You Should Never Mix Business With Family (Even Once) At first, it might sound like a dream: starting a business with your sibling, hiring your cousin to help with marketing,... read the story

8 Senior Discounts That Aren’t Actually Discounts Senior discounts are marketed as perks for growing older—rewards for a lifetime of hard work and financial responsibil... read the story

7 Signs You’re Building Wealth the Wrong Way Everyone wants to build wealth. But not everyone does it the right way. In fact, many people follow popular advice, hust... read the story

Why Retirees Are Avoiding Reverse Mortgages Again in 2025 Reverse mortgages have always been a polarizing financial tool. Once embraced as a way for older adults to unlock their ... read the story

10 Legacy Planning Moves That Do More Harm Than Good Legacy planning is meant to give you peace of mind—to ensure your values, assets, and intentions live on after youR... read the story

5 “Safe” Investments That Look Safe But Aren’t Fixed annuities are often marketed as retirement-safe solutions, promising stable income and protection from stock marke... read the story

Why Some Americans Are Suing Their Own Nursing Homes Across the United States, a troubling trend is emerging: more families are suing the very nursing homes they once truste... read the story

8 Hidden Dangers of Being “House Rich” and Cash Poor On paper, it looks like you’re thriving. You own your home outright, or have significant equity in a property that... read the story