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Kristin Wong
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Contributing writer, Lifehacker. Author of Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford.
kristin.wong@lifehacker.com
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Sep 1 2017
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9/1/17
How to Bring Up Money for the First Time in a Relationship<em></em>

How to Bring Up Money for the First Time in a Relationship

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
5

So you’ve started dating someone new and learning all sorts of new things about them: where they grew up, what their…

Aug 31 2017
1
8/31/17
How'd You Do During the August Challenge? <em></em>

How'd You Do During the August Challenge?

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
10

This month, we challenged you to save money on your cellphone bill by finding a cheaper plan. How’d it go?

Aug 30 2017
2
8/30/17
Watch Out for Penalty APRs If You Miss a Credit Card Payment<em></em>

Watch Out for Penalty APRs If You Miss a Credit Card Payment

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
2

It seems credit card companies are always coming up with creative ways to gouge their customers. Everyone knows you…

Aug 25 2017
5
8/25/17
Lie in Your Out-of-Office Reply to Avoid Spending Time on Your Phone During Vacation

Lie in Your Out-of-Office Reply to Avoid Spending Time on Your Phone During Vacation

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Kristin Wong
103

Vacations are for unplugging, but unplugging can be hard when you carry your work around on your device in your…

Aug 23 2017
4
8/23/17
What You Need to Know Before Switching to a Cheaper Phone Plan

What You Need to Know Before Switching to a Cheaper Phone Plan

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
2

This month, we challenged you to cut back on an expense many people overpay for: cellphone service. Before you make…

Aug 18 2017
2
8/18/17
How to Negotiate a Cheaper Cell Phone Plan

How to Negotiate a Cheaper Cell Phone Plan

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Kristin Wong
16

This month, we challenged you to save money on your cell phone bill by switching to a cheaper plan. This doesn’t…

Aug 16 2017
5
8/16/17
Is Your Robo-Advisor Actually Helping You Save for Retirement?

Is Your Robo-Advisor Actually Helping You Save for Retirement?

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Kristin Wong
29

Robo-advisors make investing super simple and even better, they’re kind of fun! However, just because you’re…

Aug 15 2017
11
8/15/17
How to Create a Will<em></em>

How to Create a Will

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Kristin Wong
47

At some point, we’ve all gotta go. When you die, the last thing you want to do is leave your grieving friends and…

Aug 11 2017
2
8/11/17
Habits That Give You Good Credit Can Still Be Bad For Your Finances

Habits That Give You Good Credit Can Still Be Bad For Your Finances

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Kristin Wong
15

You know credit matters, and you’ve even learned some tricks for boosting your score. One final lesson everyone…

Aug 10 2017
4
8/10/17
The Problem With “Get Out of Debt Quick” Stories<em></em>

The Problem With “Get Out of Debt Quick” Stories

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Kristin Wong
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You’ve seen them. Those sensational online profiles of people who accomplished massive goals that most of us can…

Aug 9 2017
3
8/9/17
Calculate How Much Your Equity Offer Is Worth in Terms of Salary

Calculate How Much Your Equity Offer Is Worth in Terms of Salary

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Kristin Wong
8

Let’s say you just landed a job offer at a startup. The salary isn’t great (it’s a startup, after all) but you also…

Aug 4 2017
3
8/4/17
What You Should Know About Cryptocurrency

What You Should Know About Cryptocurrency

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
21

Cryptocurrencies are having a moment. You’ve probably heard a thing or two about Bitcoin and Ethereum. Namely, their…

Aug 2 2017
1
8/2/17
August’s Money Challenge: Find a Cheaper Phone Plan<em></em>

August’s Money Challenge: Find a Cheaper Phone Plan

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Kristin Wong
75

We’ve thrown all kinds money challenges at you this year, from haggling to saving for retirement, and all year long,…

Aug 1 2017
2
8/1/17
How’d You Do During July’s Money Challenge?<em></em>

How’d You Do During July’s Money Challenge?

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
12

Another month down, another challenge in the books. And July’s challenge was a pretty easy one: save your spare…

Jul 26 2017
5
7/26/17
Where Does Debt Go When You Die?<em></em>

Where Does Debt Go When You Die?

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Kristin Wong
38

Unfortunately, your debt can remain alive and well even after you’re gone. While this doesn’t necessarily mean your…

Jul 21 2017
7
7/21/17
With a Trump Advisor Now Under Investigation, What Exactly Is Money Laundering?

With a Trump Advisor Now Under Investigation, What Exactly Is Money Laundering?

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Kristin Wong
24

Paul Manafort, a former Motherfucker advisor, is being investigated for money laundering, the Wall Street Journal…

Jul 21 2017
4
7/21/17
How to Check Your Credit Report and Score

How to Check Your Credit Report and Score

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Kristin Wong
38

Your credit can impact everything from your bills to your car loan to your ability to land the apartment of your…

Jul 20 2017
7
7/20/17
Why It Feels So Good to Chop off Your Own Hair<em></em>

Why It Feels So Good to Chop off Your Own Hair

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Kristin Wong
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It had been a particularly stressful week when, scissors in one hand and four inches of hair in another, I decided…

Jul 19 2017
3
7/19/17
What Do You Want to Know About Credit?<em></em>

What Do You Want to Know About Credit?

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
73

Like it or not, credit matters. And it’s not just about taking out a car loan or buying a house. Your landlord…

Jul 14 2017
10
7/14/17
The Lazy Person's Guide to Travel Hacking

The Lazy Person's Guide to Travel Hacking

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Kristin Wong
50

There are entire forums dedicated to the fine art of using credit card points to score thousands of dollars in free t…