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Kristin Wong
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Contributing writer, Lifehacker. Author of Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford.
kristin.wong@lifehacker.com
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Lodge
3/15/21
Mar 15
30
Lodge
3/15/21
Why Your Home Stinks and How to Fix It
Lodge

Why Your Home Stinks and How to Fix It

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
87

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

Lodge
3/15/21
Mar 15
11
Lodge
3/15/21
How to Secure Your Home When You’re a Renter
Lodge

How to Secure Your Home When You’re a Renter

Kristin Wong
 and A.A. Newton
33

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

Lodge
3/15/21
Mar 15
15
Lodge
3/15/21
Six Apartment Upgrades to Make Your Rental Feel More Like Home
Lodge

Six Apartment Upgrades to Make Your Rental Feel More Like Home

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
66

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

Lodge
3/15/21
Mar 15
17
Lodge
3/15/21
How to Pick the Best Light Bulb for Every Room
Lodge

How to Pick the Best Light Bulb for Every Room

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
42

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

Jan 19
11
1/19/21
What to Do When Meal Planning Never Seems to Work for You<em></em>

What to Do When Meal Planning Never Seems to Work for You

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
31

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

Mental Health
12/9/20
Dec 9
9
Mental Health
12/9/20
How to Handle Being Homesick as an Adult
Mental Health

How to Handle Being Homesick as an Adult

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
35

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

Social GPS
12/1/20
Dec 1
16
Social GPS
12/1/20
How to Get Your Relationship Back on Track After a Terrible Fight
Social GPS

How to Get Your Relationship Back on Track After a Terrible Fight

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
165

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

Lodge
11/11/20
Nov 11
9
Lodge
11/11/20
How To Handle Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time
Lodge

How To Handle Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
39

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

Nov 5
34
11/5/20
Why the Rent vs. Buy Debate Is Completely Pointless

Why the Rent vs. Buy Debate Is Completely Pointless

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
592

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

Saving Money
10/22/20
Oct 22
6
Saving Money
10/22/20
How Your Credit Score Is Determined
Saving Money

How Your Credit Score Is Determined

Kristin Wong
 and Mike Winters
23

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

Taxes
10/15/20
Oct 15
16
Taxes
10/15/20
What to Do If You Haven't Filed Your Taxes in Years
Taxes

What to Do If You Haven't Filed Your Taxes in Years

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
48

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

Credit Cards
10/14/20
Oct 14
2
Credit Cards
10/14/20
Get Your Annual Credit Card Fee Waived Simply by Asking
Credit Cards

Get Your Annual Credit Card Fee Waived Simply by Asking

Kristin Wong
 and Jordan Calhoun
8

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

Pets
10/2/20
Oct 2
11
Pets
10/2/20
How to Keep Your Pets from Ruining Your Stuff
Pets

How to Keep Your Pets from Ruining Your Stuff

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
100

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

Nature
9/30/20
Sep 30
12
Nature
9/30/20
Why You Keep Killing Your Plants and What to Do About It
Nature

Why You Keep Killing Your Plants and What to Do About It

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
33

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

Lodge
7/14/20
Jul 14
20
Lodge
7/14/20
How to Introduce Yourself to a Dog<em></em>
Lodge

How to Introduce Yourself to a Dog

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
176

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

Taxes
7/9/20
Jul 9
13
Taxes
7/9/20
A Beginner’s Guide to Filling Out Your W-4<em></em>
Taxes

A Beginner’s Guide to Filling Out Your W-4

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
36

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

Jul 7
38
7/7/20
The Car Brands With the Highest Maintenance Costs Over Time

The Car Brands With the Highest Maintenance Costs Over Time

kristinwong
Kristin Wong
880

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

Jun 22
40
6/22/20
Should You Buy a Home or Just Keep Renting?

Should You Buy a Home or Just Keep Renting?

Kristin Wong
 and Lisa Rowan
277

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

Jun 22
6
6/22/20
The Best Time to Get Married, Depending On Your Taxes

The Best Time to Get Married, Depending On Your Taxes

Kristin Wong
 and Emily Long
22

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