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Fast fashion has revolutionized the clothing industry, making it possible for consumers to buy trendy clothes at low prices. While this may seem like a positive development, the true cost of these cheap clothes is far higher. Yet, due to a false notion that sustainable clothes are only affordable for the rich, many continue to turn to these brands or shop consignment. Here are five ways shopping sustainably actually saves us all money in the long run.

It's that time of year again, folks! Time to break out the calculator, roll up your sleeves, and tackle the beast that is tax season. But don't worry, we've got you covered with three easy ways to file your taxes this year. And trust us, you won't even need a degree in accounting.

In honor of the start of Black History Month, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite black financial content creators who we think you should follow.

The best kind of loan is the one with 0 interest - however, usually the only ones willing to give you an interest free loan is a friend or family. Asking someone you love for money can feel shameful and embarrassing, and it’s not always the best possible option depending on your history, but it’s often better than taking out a high interest loan. Here are some tips on when and how to approach your family and friends for money.

This year marks year 2 of our budget holiday gift guide. We plan to make this an annual tradition, so those of us budget-conscious folks can find the best gifts/deals that their family and friends will love.

It’s easy to get caught up in all the sales going on right now, even if they’re not that interesting. You know you need to buy gifts for family and friends, and everyone is offering some percentage off right now. Here is how to become the Black Friday Bandit (i.e. be so good at Black Friday deals you’re practically stealing).

Nobody’s budget is perfect. There is no universal guide that can be applied to everyone else’s finances. With this in mind, we still want to normalize a less restrictive budget and present you with goals that are actionable and achievable 🙌

We have all been asking ourselves this question for the last month or so - are we in a recession? Our government says no but our pockets are saying otherwise….so what is the reality?

The financial “experts” will tell you that saving your money is like lighting it on fire because inflation will make it worthless anyway. Well, this isn’t always the best advice.