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Jennifer Calonia

Jennifer Calonia

Jennifer Calonia writes for BestMoney.com and has years of experience as a personal finance writer, editor, and founder of Blue Poppy Media LLC. She specializes in transforming complex money topics into accessible, educational content that helps readers confidently navigate their financial decisions.

Posts by Jennifer Calonia

80% Feel Worse After Extreme Budget Cuts—Here Are Better Alternatives to No-Spend Months

No-spend bans create an all-or-nothing mindset that often leads to rebound spending and burnout. And the data backs it up—80% of households that made the most aggressive cost-cutting changes actually felt worse off financially, according to a 2025 Federal Reserve analysis.
Read MoreMay 7, 2026
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