It's that time of year again. It's summer and you've probably revisited the idea of that dream vacation you've been pining away for since you broke out

Coming into a little extra money, whether through a tax refund (short-term) or a raise (longer-term), feels amazing. The flexibility that comes from

You might be familiar with this age-old story: You've saved a bit to go on vacation, and you're finally taking some much-needed R&R. But as the days of

My husband, Ken, proposed to me on an empty tract of land. It’s more romantic than it sounds. Ken is a professor at UC Santa Barbara, and the lot was

Every Monday, we take a deeper dive into the Money Diaries community. We started by rounding up some of our favorite comments. Later, we asked all of you

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend

Modern Money Matters is Refinery29 and Chase's exploration of what the modern American family really looks like — from starting a family to

If you’re a self-proclaimed modern nomad, then you probably know a thing or two about traveling efficiently — whether it’s the best money-savers for

Welcome to the inaugural class of '29. We've selected 29 graduating college seniors, entering the "real" world in 2018, to write about the state of

There are people who haven't checked their bank statements in months, and there are others who compulsively review their balances, transactions (pending

Hunting for deals on flights can be a soul-sucking (not to mention wallet-draining) endeavor. But what if instead of obsessively checking Expedia every

The idea of saving money may sound overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure of where to even start. The reality is, not all budgeting best practices

I strongly believe that you can't get very far in life by winging it. Of course, as a financial planner, I'm obviously biased. But the fact remains that

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend

Iced coffee season is officially in full swing. And despite the fact that we know it's a good way to save, do-it-yourself-cold-brewing isn't for all of

A search for #VanLife on Instagram yields nearly three million results. Most are high-def photos of vans on open roads or perched atop mountains with

Typically, our 20s are marked by a number of milestones, including graduating college, entering the workforce, moving up the career ladder, and, for some,

Tax refund season may compete with the holidays as the most fantasy-fueled time of year. With visions of refund checks dancing in your head, it's hard not

When many people hear the word "bankruptcy," they usually think of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which businesses file. That process involves financial

Water is wet and cities are expensive. Still, one of the best things about living in a city is the convenience of getting many of the things you want or

Buying a home, purchasing a car, having a wedding: all the major life events we dreamed of as children are now becoming real considerations — if not

Money is life's truest form of a double-edged sword. Earning it? Gratifying. Spending it?Exhilarating. Spending too much of it? Terrifying. But as much as

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend

Some people get in the habit of managing their money as if they were born doing so. Through a combination of Excel spreadsheeting, becoming best friends

For many people, creating a budget can be a boring, stressful, or confusing enterprise. Even if you know you need a better handle on your finances,

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend

For many people in this country, home ownership is still inextricably linked to achieving the traditional American Dream and becoming a "real" adult.

These days, it feels like everyone is trying to find ways to earn extra money on the side. Some of that is out of necessity: You might be underpaid at

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend