Cindy Lamothe

Guatemala

Poet/Essayist. Writer in Guatemala | Turning caffeine into words | @NYTimes @BBC @TheAtlantic @VogueMagazine @HuffPost @TheCut | [email protected]

Articles

How To Allocate Parts of Your Paycheck for Intermittent Luxury Splurges

6 days ago | gobankingrates.com | Cindy Lamothe |Rebekah Evans

April 18, 2025 5 min Read Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
The No. 1 Best Way To Spend Your Tax Refund, According to Budgeting Experts

1 week ago | gobankingrates.com | Cindy Lamothe |Rebekah Evans

Andrii Dodonov / Getty Images/iStockphoto Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
5 Things To Change If Your Salary Is Upper Middle Class but Your Lifestyle Isn’t Keeping Up

2 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Cindy Lamothe

Picture this: You’ve worked hard, landed a solid job and your paycheck reflects that sweet “upper middle class” status you’ve been longing for. But somehow, when you look around, it feels like your lifestyle isn’t quite matching up to your salary. Bills start piling up, your savings seem to disappear, and you’re left wondering where all that money is going. Find Out: What Is the Estimated Median Income for the Upper-Middle Class in 2025?
10 Cash Flow Mistakes the Middle Class Is Making That Prevent Them From Becoming Upper Class

2 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Cindy Lamothe |Zuri Anderson

Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
3 Subtle Warning Signs You’re Backsliding to Lower Middle Class

2 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Cindy Lamothe |Amber Barkley

April 4, 2025 4 min Read Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
5 Strategies the Middle Class Should Use To Join the Upper Middle Class in 2025

3 weeks ago | sg.finance.yahoo.com | Cindy Lamothe

Cindy Lamothe Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 4:01 pm 4 min read Jacob Wackerhausen / iStock.com Ever wondered what it takes to move from the middle class to the upper middle class? This might be the perfect year to make that shift. Learn More: What Is the Estimated Median Income for the Upper-Middle Class in 2025? Find Out: These 10 Used Cars Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle It’s all about smart choices, timing and a little extra hustle.
How Much You Should Save Every Paycheck on a $100K Salary, According to Experts

3 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Cindy Lamothe |Jenna Klaverweiden

March 30, 2025 3 min Read damircudic / Getty Images Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
I'm a Finance Expert: 3 Strategies for Income Stability Amid Recession Fears

3 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Cindy Lamothe |Molly Sullivan

Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
4 Things the 1% Are Doing With Their Investment Portfolios in 2025

3 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Cindy Lamothe |Jenna Klaverweiden

March 30, 2025 4 min Read Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
5 Money Moves You’ll Regret If You Want To Build Wealth in 2025

3 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Cindy Lamothe

There’s nothing like going around with a heavy conscience due to finances. It weighs on your mind, distracts you from the present and can even affect your relationships. Financial stress like mounting debt, unexpected expenses or the constant worry about making ends meet, has a way of creeping into every aspect of our lives.