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Julia Sullivan

Julia Sullivan

Julia Sullivan is a freelance journalist for Vox, where she covers general lifestyle content. Her work has appeared in SELF, Washington Post, USA Today, Outside Magazine, and more. When she’s not writing stories about getting left out of group plans or facing embarrassing childhood fears as an adult, you can find her competing as an amateur powerlifter, hitting hiking trails in her home state of Arizona, or combing through Netflix for new cheap B-horror movies to watch. Follow her on Instagram at julia_c_sullivan.

Latest articles by Julia Sullivan

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I’m a semi-successful adult with a decent job. Why do financial conversations still make me feel clueless?I’m a semi-successful adult with a decent job. Why do financial conversations still make me feel clueless?
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A lot of people find money stuff overwhelming — but it’s never too late to start educating yourself.

By Julia Sullivan
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So you owe the IRS a lot of money? Here’s what to do.So you owe the IRS a lot of money? Here’s what to do.
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This doesn’t mean you did anything wrong — and there are plenty of ways to dig yourself out.

By Julia Sullivan