Couple balances 15 credit cards with no debt, saved nearly $500K

Juggling 15 credit cards might sound excessive, but Air Force officers Quinn and Brittney Sturgis use them strategically to earn perks and build credit — just one of the disciplined habits that helped them save nearly $500,000 in their 20s. “We never carry a balance,” says Quinn, a 30-year-old pilot. “Whatever the balance was for … Read more

‘I don’t worry about not being able to pay my bills’

At the age of 33, I sometimes feel like I’ve already lived a thousand lives. I’m originally from Los Angeles, and over the last decade, I’ve done everything from teaching English in China to serving as an emergency aid worker in Turkey during the war in Syria.  After I completed my master’s degree in London, … Read more

How to fix your relationship with money: Financial psychotherapist

Child saving money in a glass jar at home Pinstock | E+ | Getty Images Your relationship with money might seem random, but one expert says it offers clues about your childhood — and understanding this could help overcome toxic spending habits. Vicky Reynal, a financial psychotherapist and author of “Money on Your Mind,” told … Read more

How much Mariah Carey makes from ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

Mariah Carey performs “All I Want for Christmas Is You” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.  Gilbert Flores | Penske Media | Getty Images “I don’t want a lot for Christmas / There is just one thing I need / An answer to just one question / An estimate of Mariah Carey’s song royalties, please?” … Read more