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

10 Signs Your Budget Isn’t Built for Long-Term Survival Creating a budget feels responsible. You write down your expenses, compare them to your income, and maybe even cut back ... read the story

These 8 “Clean” Products Still Contain Toxic Ingredients The word “clean” has become a marketing powerhouse. Walk down any beauty, household, or skincare aisle, and you’ll... read the story

6 Times Good Intentions Ruined Someone’s Financial Life We’re taught that helping others is noble, that generosity is a virtue, and that standing by loved ones in tough times... read the story

9 Ways You’re Being Tracked Just By Owning a Smartphone Most people accept that their smartphones collect some data. After all, we use them for everything—maps, messaging, so... read the story

7 Consumer Protections That Don’t Apply After Age 65 Consumer protection laws exist to shield everyday people from predatory practices, unfair treatment, and corporate overr... read the story

Why Some Retirees Are Being Refused Service at Banks It’s a situation many never expect in retirement: walking into your long-time bank, only to be denied service, questio... read the story

10 Medical Bills That Should Be Illegal, But Aren’t You don’t need to be uninsured to be financially blindsided by a hospital visit. Across the U.S., patients are being h... read the story

8 Signs You’re Being Secretly Judged By Your Neighbors Most of us want to believe we live in peaceful, respectful communities. We wave, smile, exchange pleasantries, and assum... read the story

Why More Seniors Are Ending Up in Court Without Knowing Why Imagine opening your mail to find a court summons, or worse, learning secondhand that a hearing about your finances, hea... read the story

7 Jobs That Are Disappearing, But No One Wants to Admit It Yet Not all job loss comes with headlines. Some careers don’t collapse overnight. They disappear slowly, without warning. ... read the story