Don’t Move to Save Money on Taxes

There are eight states with no income tax, but is a move really worth it?

Oct 8 • AJ Ayers

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September 2026

How a Book Gets Made: Part II I Am Now a Travel Influencer

These are all the fabulous places I wrote Creative Money

Sep 22 • AJ Ayers

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How a Book Gets Made: Part 1

Do I make it look too easy?

Sep 8 • AJ Ayers

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August 2026

The Nine Circles of Financial Hell

Dante would have hated student loans.

Aug 25 • AJ Ayers

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I’ve Seen Worse: Your Money Fears Are Not Special

You may feel alone in your confusion, but let me assure you, everyone around you is in the same boat.

Aug 4 • AJ Ayers

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July 2026

Can I Afford to Move #3: My Tiny Apartment is So Cheap!

Is a deal always a good deal?

Jul 21 • AJ Ayers

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When Did We Decide Everyone Is a Nepo Baby?

Privilege is runway. Here is how to build your own.

Jul 7 • AJ Ayers

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June 2026

Creative Money: A Personal Finance Book for Artists, Innovators, and Misfits

Cover reveal, plus a look at what’s actually inside my new book from Penguin Random House.

Jun 16 • AJ Ayers

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Renters Insurance: Why $20 a Month Is the Best Deal in Personal Finance

Protect your stuff from disasters that are not your fault.

Jun 9 • AJ Ayers

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May 2026

Why 529 Plans Are Worth It (Even If You Don’t Have Kids)

Or: If it’s good enough for senators, it’s good enough for your hypothetical baby.

May 26 • AJ Ayers

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Private Company Equity Is Not Cash

Let’s not confuse the promise of money with actual money.

May 12 • AJ Ayers

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April 2026

Am I Saving Enough #3: Capital Gains, Explained

A reader inherited her late father's Costco stock and wants to use it for a down payment.

Apr 28 • AJ Ayers

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