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4 savvy finance accounts to follow on TikTok
Getting your finances in order can be challenging. There are bills to pay, taxes to do, and the utter confusion of figuring out how and where to invest.
But spend enough time scrolling online, and you’re bound to come across finance influencers. TikTok creators are covering nearly every financial topic you can think of.
TikTok can be a valuable resource for your financial goals, but it comes with a caveat. As you might expect, many people online promote get-rich-quick schemes, bad advice, scams, or some combination of the three. Known as FinTok, finance TikTok attracts all kinds of voices — both well-meaning and not-so-reliable.
With that in mind, we’ve rounded up four finance influencers who seem to offer solid advice and useful information. Just remember, not every influencer or piece of advice will apply to your specific situation. Always do your own research before making any major financial decisions.
Michela Allocca posts mostly about ways to save money and different methods for doing so. Her account might work for folks who want to reconsider their relationship with money and their saving efforts.
Allocca told USA Today in a 2023 interview that she tries to guide folks to be responsible with money but not guide them toward specific investments, which seems like a healthy way to offer online finance advice.
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“I generally ebb away from talking too much in-depth about investments,” she told the paper. “I don’t know your life, so for me to say, you should go invest in this or that ETF, I can’t really do that in good conscience.”
Vivian Tu is a well-known finance creator on TikTok who typically posts about “wealth hacks” — aka money facts you might not have known. Tu, who used to work on Wall Street, has racked up nearly 3 million followers with short videos about finance, taxes, and other money issues.
Humphrey Yang is a TikTok creator who focuses on investing and personal finance, and he seems to have his followers’ best financial interests in mind. The Australian Financial Review (AFR) noted he was a good FinTok personality to follow. You might’ve seen his viral videos explaining just how much a billion dollars is.
Yang provides some stock-related content but also offers extensive information about retirement accounts and how to make them work for you. It’s intel many regular folks could use that.
Tori Dunlap runs Her First 100k, a financial TikTok account and company that helps young women navigate their finances. She focuses on helping people manage their money and build wealth.
Dunlap has taken off, with more than 2 million followers on TikTok, a successful podcast, and a book deal. AFR also recommended her.
Once you start looking around, you’ll notice plenty of other creators on FinTok, but remember to always be careful with your money.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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