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How we make and spend money, and how economics influences the world around us.

TikTok: The most exciting, and controversial, social media app on the planet
Culture

In just a year, the Chinese-owned TikTok has become Gen Z’s favorite place to goof off, and a subject of skepticism from politicians.

By Vox Staff
TikTok: The most exciting, and controversial, social media app on the planet
Culture

In just a year, the Chinese-owned TikTok has become Gen Z’s favorite place to goof off, and a subject of skepticism from politicians.

By Vox Staff
How the Los Angeles fires highlight the challenge of disaster reliefHow the Los Angeles fires highlight the challenge of disaster relief
Future Perfect

How to help — and how not to — in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

By Kelsey Piper
Your brain is lying to you about the “good old days”Your brain is lying to you about the “good old days”
Explain It to Me

The science behind why we think the past was better than the present.

By Bryan Walsh
The president who could not chooseThe president who could not choose
Politics

Joe Biden’s fatal flaw led to four years of weakness.

By Dylan Matthews

The latest in Money

I plan to retire in 2025. Am I financially prepared?
Life

Want a clearer picture of 2025? Talk to your investment adviser.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
What banning medical debt from your credit score actually meansWhat banning medical debt from your credit score actually means
Policy

The Biden administration announced the rule Tuesday, but it might not last under Trump.

By Ellen Ioanes
College athletes were ready to unionize before Trump’s election. What now?College athletes were ready to unionize before Trump’s election. What now?
Labor

Students are regrouping in their long fight for labor rights.

By Rachel Cohen
President Biden blocked the sale of US Steel. Why?President Biden blocked the sale of US Steel. Why?
Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies

How a consolation prize for unions might screw everyone over — them included.

By Dylan Matthews
Sports gambling should have stayed in Las VegasSports gambling should have stayed in Las Vegas
Audio
Today, Explained podcast

Online sports betting is bad for sports — and for gamblers.

By Hady Mawajdeh and Sean Rameswaram
Why is money so hard?
Life

Every year, we spend and resolve to figure things out later. Now’s the time to make a plan.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
The people who deliver your Amazon packages are striking. Here’s why.The people who deliver your Amazon packages are striking. Here’s why.
Amazon

Drivers and delivery workers are trying to disrupt Amazon’s Christmas package deliveries.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump’s media lawsuits could do serious damage to America’s free pressTrump’s media lawsuits could do serious damage to America’s free press
Trump 2.0, explained

Lawsuits against ABC and the Des Moines Register are meant to chill the media.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump’s for-profit presidencyTrump’s for-profit presidency
Trump 2.0, explained

The many ways that Donald Trump could use the presidency for personal gain — again.

By Nicole Narea
The tax penalty on married women hiding in plain sightThe tax penalty on married women hiding in plain sight
Policy

Millions would be better off if the US changed its joint filing system.

By Rachel Cohen
Why do people think Republicans are better for the economy?Why do people think Republicans are better for the economy?
Explain It to Me

Since World War II, the economy has, on average, fared better when Democrats are in the White House.

By Abdallah Fayyad
Crumbl’s massive empire was never about the cookiesCrumbl’s massive empire was never about the cookies
Money

How the dessert company taps into the never-ending cycle of hyper-consumption.

By Whizy Kim
Why bitcoin is boomingWhy bitcoin is booming
Bitcoin

The crypto industry is excited about a second Trump presidency.

By Ellen Ioanes and Nicole Narea
Is AI progress slowing down?Is AI progress slowing down?
Future Perfect

Maybe — but it matters much less than you think.

By Kelsey Piper
France’s government just collapsed. What does that actually mean?France’s government just collapsed. What does that actually mean?
World Politics

The political crisis is months in the making

By Ellen Ioanes
Black Friday is a trapBlack Friday is a trap
Money

What you should buy — and absolutely not buy — during this annual consumer ritual.

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Izzie Ramirez
Trump’s tariff plan is an inflation planTrump’s tariff plan is an inflation plan
Trump 2.0, explained

New tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China could make life more expensive.

By Ellen Ioanes
Could tweaks to the tax code lead to more marriages — and more kids?Could tweaks to the tax code lead to more marriages — and more kids?
Policy

Some pronatalists say we should end financial penalties for couples who tie the knot.

By Rachel Cohen
The perils of using payment apps as your bank accountThe perils of using payment apps as your bank account
Technology

Yes, you can use an app as your checking account — but there are risks.

By Adam Clark Estes
Should I pay someone to invest for me?
Even Better

Managing your portfolio with an adviser can be helpful.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
Elon Musk and the age of shameless oligarchyElon Musk and the age of shameless oligarchy
Money

We’ve never seen a political donor this loud, proud, and culturally influential.

By Whizy Kim
Biden wants to free you from all those subscriptions you meant to cancel but didn’tBiden wants to free you from all those subscriptions you meant to cancel but didn’t
Policy

It’s the latest way Biden is trying to combat pesky “junk fees” driving up prices.

By Nicole Narea
Americans are eating less meat. And more meat. How?Americans are eating less meat. And more meat. How?
Future Perfect

The growing chasm in American meat consumption, explained.

By Kenny Torrella
There’s never been a better time to buy a used phoneThere’s never been a better time to buy a used phone
Technology

Buying refurbished devices saves you money — and helps the planet.

By Adam Clark Estes
Trump loves tariffs. Will the rest of America?Trump loves tariffs. Will the rest of America?
Trump 2.0, explained

If enacted, his plan could remake world trade — and squeeze US consumers.

By Haleema Shah and Noel King
Holiday travel can break the bank. Here’s how to manage expectations.
How to get through the holidays without going broke

You don’t have to go into debt out of a sense of obligation.

By Allie Volpe
Why do hotel lobbies smell like that?Why do hotel lobbies smell like that?
Explain It to Me

Scent is a way to draw you in and, hopefully, get you to open your wallet.

By Whizy Kim
The surprisingly selfish reason people give terrible gifts
How to get through the holidays without going broke

And what to do with presents you just don’t want.

By Whizy Kim
Why so many families are “drowning in toys”
How to get through the holidays without going broke

America is in toy overload, and it might just be ruining fun.

By Anna North
Are you a bad gift-giver? Here’s how to tell, according to a pro.
How to get through the holidays without going broke

What normies can learn from a concierge gifting service for celebrities.

By Alex Abad-Santos
How to get through the holidays without going brokeHow to get through the holidays without going broke
Even Better

The Even Better guide to an Even Better holiday season.

By Vox Staff
Why we obsess over giving “the perfect gift” — and how to stop
How to get through the holidays without going broke

5 rules for recovering gift perfectionists.

By Melinda Fakuade
How to host holiday gatherings without losing your mind
How to get through the holidays without going broke

Experts share tips on entertaining on a small budget — and an even smaller space.

By Rebecca Jennings
What to buy before Trump makes everything more expensiveWhat to buy before Trump makes everything more expensive
Trump 2.0, explained

Tariffs and rebate cuts are coming for your favorite gadgets and appliances.

By Adam Clark Estes
How Big Toilet Paper dupes us allHow Big Toilet Paper dupes us all
Money

The wild, nonsensical world of toilet paper math, explained.

By Whizy Kim
Trump’s tariffs could tank the economy. Will the Supreme Court stop them?Trump’s tariffs could tank the economy. Will the Supreme Court stop them?
Trump 2.0, explained

President-elect Trump is his own worst enemy, unless his fellow Republicans on the Supreme Court intervene.

By Ian Millhiser
Germany’s political upheaval, explainedGermany’s political upheaval, explained
World Politics

There are economic reasons behind the ruling coalition’s collapse on Wednesday.

By Ellen Ioanes
Why Democrats couldn’t sell a strong economy, in 3 chartsWhy Democrats couldn’t sell a strong economy, in 3 charts
2024 Elections

Top-line indicators pointed to cooling inflation and a strong economy. What did Democrats miss?

By Nicole Narea
How news organizations call the election — and why you should trust themHow news organizations call the election — and why you should trust them
2024 Elections

The science of election calls, explained.

By Ellen Ioanes