Kristin Wong's posts

Homes have a habit of harboring all sorts of nasty odors—cat litter, microwaved salmon, fly traps made from apple…

Renting a home definitely has its advantages, but security isn’t usually one of them. When you own a home, you can…

You might not own your place, but you still want it to feel like home. Problem is, a lot of apartments are bland and…

The lighting in a room isn’t just part of the decor; it can affect everything from your sleep schedule to your brain…

It’s easy enough to set up a meal plan, but maintaining it is a different story. Maybe you don’t have the patience…

When I left Houston and moved to Los Angeles, the newness was awesome. There was the dry, cool breeze, fun comedy…

It’s not easy to bring your relationship back to equilibrium after a major fight. Even if you and your partner have…

Buying a home is a huge endeavor, and the paperwork, deadlines, and research can be more than a little stressful.…

After saving up for a long time, I recently bought a home, which caught some of my friends off guard. “I thought you…

When most people talk credit scores, they’re talking about your General FICO score—the one lenders are most likely…

There’s no penalty for filing your taxes late if the IRS owes you money. But if you owe them money, things can get…

Some credit cards come with fees, especially if they offer a sweet rewards program. If your card has an annual fee,…

Our pets may be domesticated, but sometimes we’re reminded that they’re descended from wild animals. Like when their…

Did you know a cactus could droop? I didn’t until I killed one. Some plants are hardier than others, but if you’re…

Dogs are the best people, so it’s only natural to want to smother them with affection when you greet them for the…

Maybe you started your first job or maybe you gave up the freelance life for full-time employment. Whatever your…

The true cost of owning a car goes well beyond the sticker price, beyond fixed costs like annual registration fees…

You’re out of debt, and you’ve start funneling your money toward your next big financial goal: buying a house.

You’d have to be a very practical person to schedule your wedding around taxes, but most people do think about the…