Athena Valentine Lent

Athena Valentine Lent

Senior writer covering all things finance, higher ed, and lifestyle. Author, “Budgeting For Dummies” (Wiley 2023) & “Personal Finance For Teens For Dummies” (Wiley 2025)  Speaker, Money Smart Latina
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I Don’t Want My Fiancé to Think I’m “Using Him.” But Taking This Step Before Our Marriage Is Nonnegotiable.

I Don’t Want My Fiancé to Think I’m “Using Him.” But Taking This Step Before Our Marriage Is Nonnegotiable.

It's just prudent.

Aug 15 25August 15, 2025

Article at slate.com

I Let My Daughter Move in So She Could “Get Back on Her Feet.” But I Didn’t Sign Up for This.

I Let My Daughter Move in So She Could “Get Back on Her Feet.” But I Didn’t Sign Up for This.

This is supposed to be my time.

Aug 08 25August 08, 2025

Article at slate.com

My Mom Is Living Large Like There’s No Tomorrow. I’m Not Sure That’s How It Works.

My Mom Is Living Large Like There’s No Tomorrow. I’m Not Sure That’s How It Works.

How can I help her get a grip?

Aug 05 25August 05, 2025

Article at slate.com

I Make a Ton of Money. I’m Afraid of What I’m Doing to My Girlfriend.

I Make a Ton of Money. I’m Afraid of What I’m Doing to My Girlfriend.

I'm basically forcing her to be a Stepford wife.

Jul 11 25July 11, 2025

Article at slate.com

I Wasn’t Thinking Ahead When I Made Certain Financial Agreements in My Relationship. Big Mistake.

I Wasn’t Thinking Ahead When I Made Certain Financial Agreements in My Relationship. Big Mistake.

I have the really short end of stick.

Jun 27 25June 27, 2025

Article at slate.com

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