Modern Money Life

Explaining how money actually works

Why money feels harder, more stressful, and more confusing than it used to. We explain the systems, psychology, and realities behind modern financial life.

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Everyday Money

Why the ordinary money decisions we make every day feel so much harder than they used to.

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Costs & Expenses

Why prices keep rising and what's really driving the cost of living higher.

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Work & Income

Why earning more doesn't feel like getting ahead anymore.

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Debt & Pressure

Why debt has become woven into the fabric of modern life.

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Financial Stress

Why money anxiety has become a constant companion for so many people.

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Saving & Security

Why building financial stability feels impossible and what keeps us one unexpected bill away from crisis.

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Spending & Behavior

Why we spend the way we do and how modern life exploits our psychological relationship with money.

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