Nicole Dieker Finley

Ryan and Julie, a couple working in the entertainment industry, spoke with us about their finances in April of 2020. Here’s how things have changed.

This couple is in a different place financially than in the crash that defined their earlier life together.

The two make roughly the same salary, but their socioeconomic backgrounds inform how they view that money.

Kai and April had a candid discussion about Kai’s right to collect stimulus money as an adult dependent.

Kat and Doug are compromising on saving for their son’s education, donating to charity, and building up long-term investments.

Henry and Hrag have navigated the 55-year-old family business with empathy, understanding, and only occasional conflict.

Lin Jerome and Alexandra Lourdes took a gamble on opening a speakeasy-style pizza place during quarantine — and it’s paying off.

After job loss and upheaval due to Covid-19, Ken Chester Jr. and Linglong Wei started WorkJustly to combat hiring discrimination.

Evan and Sarah are attempting to balance work, child care, and public health concerns as they stare down a long summer.

Linda and Petra applied for the Paycheck Protection Program, but they haven’t heard back yet.