Kit Pulliam
Kit Pulliam is a DC-based financial journalist with over five years of experience writing, editing, and fact-checking financial content.
They work to break down complex subjects in accessible ways, making it easier to understand how they impact your life. Kit has covered a wide variety of financial topics, including banking, taxes, budgeting, investing, politics, the economy, and government policy. You can find their previous work at Business Insider, among other places.
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BBusiness InsiderBanking Reporter 2024–2025
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VVanderbilt UniversityBachelor of Arts in English and Psychology 2018
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News • Jul 06
America has 7.2 million fewer affordable homes than it needs — and converting empty offices alone won't fix it
About 20% of offices sit empty while affordable homes are in dire need. Conversions alone won't bridge the gap.
News • Jul 06
America has 7.2 million fewer affordable homes than it needs — and converting empty offices alone won't fix it
About 20% of offices sit empty while affordable homes are in dire need. Conversions alone won't bridge the gap.
Life • 10181 views
A Maine town fined a family nearly $1,000 over 2 tin roosters that help their daughter with autism feel safe
The Ogunquit family keeps the six-foot-tall roosters outside of their personal house to help their adopted daughter, Pyper, feel safe and secure.
Life • 10181 views
A Maine town fined a family nearly $1,000 over 2 tin roosters that help their daughter with autism feel safe
The Ogunquit family keeps the six-foot-tall roosters outside of their personal house to help their adopted daughter, Pyper, feel safe and secure.
News • 35067 views
A Minnesota jury just ruled that 'Shariah compliant' home deals were a scheme to defraud Muslim homebuyers
Minnesota-based Chadwick Banken profited from “contract-for-deed” scams that targeted a religious minority for their beliefs — leaving some victims homeless.
News • 35067 views
A Minnesota jury just ruled that 'Shariah compliant' home deals were a scheme to defraud Muslim homebuyers
Minnesota-based Chadwick Banken profited from “contract-for-deed” scams that targeted a religious minority for their beliefs — leaving some victims homeless.
News • Jul 02
Researchers warn the U.S. is barreling toward building 3 million homes too many — creating clear winners and losers
Falling birth rates, tighter immigration and a building boom are quietly flipping the math.
News • Jul 02
Researchers warn the U.S. is barreling toward building 3 million homes too many — creating clear winners and losers
Falling birth rates, tighter immigration and a building boom are quietly flipping the math.
News • Jul 01
The Supreme Court made the Federal Reserve the lone exception to Trump’s expanded power over independent agencies
The Supreme Court shielded the Federal Reserve from a broader expansion of presidential power, but its ruling could reshape how many other independent agencies operate.
News • Jul 01
The Supreme Court made the Federal Reserve the lone exception to Trump’s expanded power over independent agencies
The Supreme Court shielded the Federal Reserve from a broader expansion of presidential power, but its ruling could reshape how many other independent agencies operate.
Investing • Jun 30
The battle of the bricks nears an ‘amicable resolution’ as Oregon Lego reseller reaches out to family
After a ‘reckless’ YouTuber assigned himself to the case, the battle of the bricks is now between a Bricks & Minifigs store and its former owner.
Investing • Jun 30
The battle of the bricks nears an ‘amicable resolution’ as Oregon Lego reseller reaches out to family
After a ‘reckless’ YouTuber assigned himself to the case, the battle of the bricks is now between a Bricks & Minifigs store and its former owner.
News • Jun 28
$14,000 dog grooming bills and 25% pricier flights: How the K-shaped economy is punishing the middle class
“Unapologetic luxury” is making businesses cater toward their wealthiest patrons, leaving middle-class Americans in the dust.
News • Jun 28
$14,000 dog grooming bills and 25% pricier flights: How the K-shaped economy is punishing the middle class
“Unapologetic luxury” is making businesses cater toward their wealthiest patrons, leaving middle-class Americans in the dust.
Insurance • Jun 27
A new Medicare program will give 3 million older adults access to GLP-1 drugs starting July 1 — but there's a catch
Seniors will need to consider whether the Medicare Bridge program is right for them, as it’s set to expire next year — and stopping the drug could have consequences.
Insurance • Jun 27
A new Medicare program will give 3 million older adults access to GLP-1 drugs starting July 1 — but there's a catch
Seniors will need to consider whether the Medicare Bridge program is right for them, as it’s set to expire next year — and stopping the drug could have consequences.
News • Jun 27
Biden adviser says US is 'on the hook' for Iran's $300B, but reports say half is already covered by private investment
Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran gave it access to around $50 billion in frozen assets, something Trump has spoken against on many occasions.
News • Jun 27
Biden adviser says US is 'on the hook' for Iran's $300B, but reports say half is already covered by private investment
Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran gave it access to around $50 billion in frozen assets, something Trump has spoken against on many occasions.
News • Jun 25
Elon Musk says 'banger' to viral post arguing France should use AC — only 25% of homes have it vs. 90% in the US
Using other forms of cooling over AC in Europe used to make sense. But climate change and innovations in green energy could spell an end to an AC-less France.
News • Jun 25
Elon Musk says 'banger' to viral post arguing France should use AC — only 25% of homes have it vs. 90% in the US
Using other forms of cooling over AC in Europe used to make sense. But climate change and innovations in green energy could spell an end to an AC-less France.
News • Jun 24
Starbucks closed all 2,160 South Korean stores early after an AI-backed campaign accidentally referenced a tragedy
A tumbler promotion tied to one of South Korea's most painful historical anniversaries cost the company's Korean CEO his job — and landed him as a criminal suspect.
News • Jun 24
Starbucks closed all 2,160 South Korean stores early after an AI-backed campaign accidentally referenced a tragedy
A tumbler promotion tied to one of South Korea's most painful historical anniversaries cost the company's Korean CEO his job — and landed him as a criminal suspect.
Investing • Jun 20
Scott Galloway says GLP-1 drugs are a 'silver bullet' for America's woes, if we're not 'stupid enough' to get in the way
The drug has shown itself to be effective for weight loss — but its high price is making it a hard sell for many would-be users.
Investing • Jun 20
Scott Galloway says GLP-1 drugs are a 'silver bullet' for America's woes, if we're not 'stupid enough' to get in the way
The drug has shown itself to be effective for weight loss — but its high price is making it a hard sell for many would-be users.
News • 33730 views
A Florida mom traded her car for a used van — 2 months later, she has no title.
Legally, sellers have to transfer a car title in 30 days. But problems behind the scenes can leave you without a title for longer
News • 33730 views
A Florida mom traded her car for a used van — 2 months later, she has no title.
Legally, sellers have to transfer a car title in 30 days. But problems behind the scenes can leave you without a title for longer
News • Jun 17
Texas couple to serve 40 years each for duping 10,000 Black investors out of $30 million
The pair pulled an affinity scam, which plays on victims’ personal and cultural ties to exploit them.
News • Jun 17
Texas couple to serve 40 years each for duping 10,000 Black investors out of $30 million
The pair pulled an affinity scam, which plays on victims’ personal and cultural ties to exploit them.
News • Jun 14
Richland Parish teachers get $50,000 bonuses from Meta's data center — while home prices nearly triple
A 1968 Louisiana tax law will give teachers a temporary boost while leaving Meta paying significantly less sales tax than it normally would.
News • Jun 14
Richland Parish teachers get $50,000 bonuses from Meta's data center — while home prices nearly triple
A 1968 Louisiana tax law will give teachers a temporary boost while leaving Meta paying significantly less sales tax than it normally would.
News • Jun 13
Trump’s family is selling gold coins he ‘designed’ for $12K to mark first UFC fight on the White House lawn
The coins tie another albatross around the neck — and add potential profit — to an already controversial UFC event being held on the White House lawn.
News • Jun 13
Trump’s family is selling gold coins he ‘designed’ for $12K to mark first UFC fight on the White House lawn
The coins tie another albatross around the neck — and add potential profit — to an already controversial UFC event being held on the White House lawn.
Managing Money • Jun 12
'Practically every major industry is desperate': Mike Rowe and Meta team up to offer paid training for trades jobs
Trades jobs are especially in demand now, in no small part because of the AI data center explosion.
Managing Money • Jun 12
'Practically every major industry is desperate': Mike Rowe and Meta team up to offer paid training for trades jobs
Trades jobs are especially in demand now, in no small part because of the AI data center explosion.
Investing • Jun 11
Gen Zers in China are waiting up to 14 hours for $1 sushi at Sushiro — now the chain is heading to Times Square
What to know about the sushi chain (and its stock) ahead of its opening in Times Square later this year.
Investing • Jun 11
Gen Zers in China are waiting up to 14 hours for $1 sushi at Sushiro — now the chain is heading to Times Square
What to know about the sushi chain (and its stock) ahead of its opening in Times Square later this year.
Life • Jun 10
Silicon Valley's AI workers are shelling out as much as $6,000/hour for 'nerdy escorts' who can talk tech and crypto
The AI grind often leaves workers with plenty of cash but not enough time, and chatbots can't fill the void.
Life • Jun 10
Silicon Valley's AI workers are shelling out as much as $6,000/hour for 'nerdy escorts' who can talk tech and crypto
The AI grind often leaves workers with plenty of cash but not enough time, and chatbots can't fill the void.
News • Jun 08
‘There’s no question in my mind’: Washington, DC priest loses exorcist job for comments about UFOs and demons
The clergyman is part of a growing group of people who have been fired for their posts on social media — and they don’t even have to be work-related.
News • Jun 08
‘There’s no question in my mind’: Washington, DC priest loses exorcist job for comments about UFOs and demons
The clergyman is part of a growing group of people who have been fired for their posts on social media — and they don’t even have to be work-related.
Managing Money • Jun 08
Tech companies turn to philosophers to guide their ethics and train AI models
The much-maligned degree is serving people better than one in computer science these days — but be wary of chasing this hiring trend
Managing Money • Jun 08
Tech companies turn to philosophers to guide their ethics and train AI models
The much-maligned degree is serving people better than one in computer science these days — but be wary of chasing this hiring trend
News • Jun 05
Alleged stolen Legos worth $200,000 triggers public outcry, backlash against Utah police. Here’s why folks are so angry
YouTuber Reckless Ben has accused the police of protecting a store owner against legal action.
News • Jun 05
Alleged stolen Legos worth $200,000 triggers public outcry, backlash against Utah police. Here’s why folks are so angry
YouTuber Reckless Ben has accused the police of protecting a store owner against legal action.
News • Jun 03
Trump says Iran talks are getting 'very boring' — and people are 'willing to pay a little bit more' at the pump for now
Despite skyrocketing costs and rising gas prices, the president doesn’t seem to be all that concerned about the American consumer.
News • Jun 03
Trump says Iran talks are getting 'very boring' — and people are 'willing to pay a little bit more' at the pump for now
Despite skyrocketing costs and rising gas prices, the president doesn’t seem to be all that concerned about the American consumer.
News • Jun 02
It now costs up to $706 more per year to fuel your car than it did in January
As the Iran War drives gas prices up, electric vehicle owners stand to save the most.
News • Jun 02
It now costs up to $706 more per year to fuel your car than it did in January
As the Iran War drives gas prices up, electric vehicle owners stand to save the most.
Life • Jun 01
Putin is spending $26 billion to stop aging — but the best longevity advice turns out to be free
Vladimir Putin’s longevity research is both expensive and experimental — but you don’t need billions of spare dollars to invest in anti-aging.
Life • Jun 01
Putin is spending $26 billion to stop aging — but the best longevity advice turns out to be free
Vladimir Putin’s longevity research is both expensive and experimental — but you don’t need billions of spare dollars to invest in anti-aging.
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