Leah Lopez Cardenas

Following a major breakup, a 27-year-old PR professional started investing in a fitness and beauty routine that makes her feel joyful and confident.

A millennial communications professional explains how setting aside a little money every month for her hobbies provides a creative outlet that seriously improves her energy and mood.

These are the top affordable U.S. cities to buy a home in 2026, based on cost of living, livability, and resident reviews from Niche rankings.

Learn what professional organizers recommend throwing out once you become an empty nester.

This millennial Money Confidential confider prioritizes her spending for wellness activities that improve her health, productivity, and work quality, which she says makes her even more money in the long run.

Know what to avoid when shopping for outdoor decor this spring.

You might want to get rid of these things ASAP.

An anonymous 41-year-old journalist is the breadwinner in her family while her partner builds his business in this edition of Money Confidential.

Interior designers share their ultimate “thrift store MVPs."

One Real Simple reader opens up about how her frugal upbringing shaped her relationship with money, and why she now chooses to spend more on daily pleasures like coffee and a pastry in this edition of Money Confidential.

Kick off your spring cleaning with these five expert-approved organizing tasks. Pro organizers share the areas to tackle first for a tidier, less cluttered home.

Mix and match at will — pattern play is still very much a thing!

Here’s how to start off on the right foot.

Designers weigh in on how to get that "grandma chic" look.

Don’t hate us for #3.

Small-space dwellers should avoid these at *all* costs.

There’s something so comforting about the vintage trends we’re seeing everywhere right now. Vintage and vintage-inspired pieces are as popular as ever, of course — as are design details like lace, fringe, and old-school upholstery patterns. Designers think that the motivation behind this shift is strongly tied to the emotional and nostalgic connotations of vintage style.

Interior designers share which home-decor choices will last over time without going out of style, from statement lighting to small pops of color.

When it comes to painting your home, bright colors can be intimidating — especially if your space is on the smaller side. Color becomes crucial when they’re vivid and flamboyant, meaning you’ll need to be intentional; throwing a hot pink pillow on

Trader Joe's just launched a spicy new seasoning blend to rival the fan-favorite Everything but the Bagel seasoning: Crunchy Chili Onion Sprinkle. Our editor tried it, and here's what she thought.