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 Small Towns Where Poverty Rates Are Quietly Surging The picturesque image of small-town America—charming main streets, close-knit communities, and affordable living—is ... read the story

Why So Many People Regret Retiring in Their Dream Location For decades, the idea of retiring to a “dream location” has been a fixture of retirement planning. Sunny beachfront ... read the story

6 Daily Habits That Signal You’re Headed Toward Financial Burnout Most people think financial collapse happens suddenly—an unexpected medical bill, a job loss, or a major debt spiral. ... read the story

10 Financial Moves That Quietly Ruin Middle Class Stability For millions of Americans, being in the middle class has long been a symbol of comfort, progress, and security. But toda... read the story

8 Places Your Personal Data Is Sold Without You Knowing In an era where convenience rules, most people don’t realize just how often their personal data is quietly being harve... read the story

7 Things You Should NEVER Say to Nursing Home Staff If You Don’t Want Your Elderly Parents Abused When you entrust your elderly parent to a nursing home, you hope for professionalism, compassion, and safety. But what m... read the story

8 Mistakes You’re Making When Renting A Storage Unit Renting a storage unit seems simple enough: find a facility, sign a contract, and start storing your stuff. But countles... read the story

How Some Towns Use “Blight Laws” to Target the Elderly Across the country, towns and cities are ramping up enforcement of “blight laws”—ordinances designed to keep neigh... read the story

The Unspoken Costs of Being Named Executor of a Will Being named the executor of a will may sound like an honor. After all, it means a loved one trusted you to carry out the... read the story

How Some Retirees Are Being Tricked Into Co-Signing Risky Loans Many retirees pride themselves on being financially savvy. After years of managing mortgages, raising families, and buil... read the story