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Issue 01 · Worth your time · October 2026
Beauty · Smart spending
Silk vs. Satin: Is the Upgrade Worth Your Money?
The smooth surface, the real fiber, and the price difference. What actually deserves the upgrade.
Money · Side-hustle taxes
A W-2, a Side Hustle, and Absolutely Enough Paperwork
What to gather before you file—and how to compare free federal filing with paid help.
Tech & AI · Work
Which AI Tools Are Worth Paying For at Work?
Five useful tasks to try before adding another monthly bill.
Real Life · Cover Story
Why Dating Feels Exhausting: The Budget Nobody Talks About
Time, transport, preparation. Your dating life has an energy budget, too.
Everything on
Hot Girl in Debt
What we’re talking about, what it costs, and what you can do next.
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- NEW→Money · Side-hustle taxesW-2 Job and a Side Hustle? What to Gather Before You File Taxes
- NEW→Money · Budgeting toolsBudget App vs. Spreadsheet: Which Is Worth It When Your Income Changes?
- NEW→Money · BooksBefore the Decision Reaches You: A First Look at Julian Q. Vale’s Book
- NEW→Money · BudgetingHow to Budget When Your Income Changes Every Month
- NEW→Money · Membership GuideBefore You Pay for Prime, Check Your Options
- NEW→Beauty & Shopping · Kitchen GuideCREAMi or SLUSHi? Pick the Treat Before the Machine
- NEW→Beauty · Appointment GuideWhat to Ask Your Dermatologist Before Spending More
- NEW→Budget Beauty · Buying GuideMISSHA BB Cream: Start With the Shade, Not the Hype
- NEW→Beauty & Shopping · Cart CalculatorIs Free Shipping Actually Saving You Money?
- NEW→Thoughtful Shopping · Offer GuidePromeed Discount Code: 15% Offer and Terms
- NEW→Money BasicsCredit Cards Maxed Out? What to Do First
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- 02 →MoneyThe Debt Payoff Types: Which One Are You?
- 03 →The PublicationThe Hotgirlindebt Point of View
- 04 →Tech & AIAI Tools Worth Paying For at Work
- 05 →Tech & AIThe Broke Girl’s Tech Stack
- 06 →BeautySilk vs. Satin: Is Silk Worth It?
- 07→Budget Beauty · NewBudget Lip Routine: What to Buy and What to Skip