Hillary focuses on the intersection of youth culture and wealth, reporting on the lifestyles and economics of millennials and Gen Z. She covers trends in how these generations are living and spending and examines how the economy is shaping them and their financial behaviors.
She also reports on consumer spending and New York City's economy, and previously wrote about the ultrarich and personal finance at Insider before joining its economy team. Basically, she's written about money from every angle you can imagine.
Millennials are saying goodbye to their 20s with twice as much wealth as their Great Recession-blighted peers at the same age.
Tech
2024-06-18T12:07:15Z
Warren Buffett: how the frugal billionaire spends his fortune, from McDonald's breakfasts to the occasional splurge
Discover how Warren Buffett amassed his $135 billion net worth, which is up by almost $15 billion this year, and how he spends his fortune.
Retail
2024-05-20T21:38:19Z
Meet the Mars family, heirs to the Snickers and M&M's candy empire, who avoided the limelight for years
The Mars are the second-richest family in America and famously private, but here's what we do know about the heirs to a candy empire.
Lifestyle
2024-05-18T16:38:11Z
Here's how the Trump family spends their billions, from a $11 million beachfront estate in St. Martin to a $15 million fleet of private aircraft
Former President Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has a net worth of $7.5 billion, according to a May 2024 Forbes estimate.
Tech
2024-05-11T15:09:13Z
How Bill Gates spends his $153 billion fortune, from a luxury car collection to pledging most of his wealth to his charity foundation
Microsoft's Bill Gates is one of the world's wealthiest people, but he plans to one day fall off those lists. Here's how he spends his billions.
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Retail
2024-05-09T18:30:54Z
Chick-fil-A's founding family is worth more than $33 billion. Here's how the Cathys created the fast food chain and how they run it today
The Cathy family is the reason the world has Chick-fil-A. See how they've grown the fast-food chain — and their $33.6 billion fortune.
Economy
2024-05-01T14:20:31Z
Some millennial and Gen X parents are leaving it all behind to spend 6 figures on a family gap year. Here's how they budget and 'worldschool' their kids.
Want to quit your job and take your family on a gap year? Parents explain how they budget and "worldschool" their kids while traveling.
Tech
2023-11-06T17:47:14Z
Bumble cofounder Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as CEO. Take a look at her career and lavish life.
Besides being one of tech's most influential women, Bumble's Whitney Wolfe Herd also leads a glamorous life in Texas, with a $510 million net worth.
Entertainment
2023-10-23T16:25:20Z
A complete timeline of Britney Spears' conservatorship
Between 2008 and 2021, the singer's estate and finances were under the control of her father, Jamie Spears.
Personal Finance
2023-06-26T16:56:08Z
Millennials are buckling under all kinds of debt, and they're freaking out
Millennials are stressed about all kinds of debt — mortgage, car loans, credit card, and student loans.
Real Estate
2023-05-26T21:58:30Z
Buying a home for the first time? Good luck. You'll need it.
The US is short millions of houses, and builders construct fewer starter homes because they're less profitable. Millennials and Gen Zers should brace.
Economy
2023-05-01T15:44:49Z
The 25 richest American families, ranked
The richest American families accumulated their billion-dollar fortunes in different ways, from publishing and cosmetics to retail and hotels.
Politics
2023-02-22T10:51:12Z
The Obamas' net worth: How Michelle and Barack Obama make their money
Barack and Michelle Obama have a net worth of at least $70 million. The former president and his wife earn it from public speaking, books, and more.
Personal Finance
2023-01-14T16:47:16Z
The winning ticket for the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Maine. Here are the first 3 things the winner should do.
Someone scored the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot from a ticket purchased in Maine. Here are the first 3 things the winner should do.
Tech
2022-07-13T21:17:47Z
Bill Gates says he'll eventually give all his wealth to his charity foundation. Here's how the Microsoft cofounder spends his $150 billion fortune, from a luxury-car collection to real estate.
Microsoft's Bill Gates is one of the world's wealthiest people, but has said he'll one day slip off that list. Here's how he spends his billions.
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Lifestyle
2022-06-28T23:27:45Z
Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex-trafficking girls for Jeffrey Epstein. Here's what we know about the British socialite's finances and assets.
Ghislaine Maxwell lived in an NYC mansion with links to Jeffrey Epstein and ran a foundation that donated to a charity for victims of sex trafficking.
Economy
2022-05-15T10:30:00Z
Why crypto is so annoying
Despite its rise in popularity, talk of cryptocurrency still rubs many people the wrong way. Blame the so-called crypto bro.
Economy
2022-05-08T12:30:00Z
Meet the typical Gen Z worker, who is quitting their job for a better one but probably regretting it later
Gen Z prioritizes a good working environment: one that's flexible, values mental health and social justice causes, and offers a work-life balance.
Economy
2022-05-03T19:14:35Z
New York City is still waiting for its high-spending tourists to come back
Times Square is about to look like Las Vegas. Broadway is busy. Tourism is expected to increase by 70%. But NYC is still waiting for a tourism boom.
Economy
2022-05-02T18:57:27Z
Two-thirds of aspiring millennial homeowners have nothing saved for a down payment, leaving some to rely on their parents to buy a house
66% of millennial renters who want to buy a home have nothing saved for a down payment, per an Apartment List report.