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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Managing Money • 85456 views
Gen Z New Yorker made $130,000 through 9 income streams — but the hustle nearly broke her
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Life • 4h ago
Pet owners are shelling out $3 billion a year on supplements to help their loved ones 'live forever'
The longevity market has come for cats and dogs: Pet owners are spending hundreds of dollars on unproven medications for their furry friends.
Life • 4h ago
Pet owners are shelling out $3 billion a year on supplements to help their loved ones 'live forever'
The longevity market has come for cats and dogs: Pet owners are spending hundreds of dollars on unproven medications for their furry friends.
News • Aug 21
Tesla said fatal Autopilot crash data didn't exist — a $15K bug bounty hacker proved it did, costing Tesla $243 million
A recent lawsuit surrounding a self-driving car crash that claimed a life has consumers questioning whether or not Tesla is really ready to roll out its new Cybercabs.
News • Aug 21
Tesla said fatal Autopilot crash data didn't exist — a $15K bug bounty hacker proved it did, costing Tesla $243 million
A recent lawsuit surrounding a self-driving car crash that claimed a life has consumers questioning whether or not Tesla is really ready to roll out its new Cybercabs.
Investing • 42210 views
Jim Cramer names 4 'indispensable' memory stocks he says investors 'can't afford' to skip as AI demand soars
Memory chips are currently the ‘bottleneck’ for AI infrastructure. But that doesn’t ensure the stocks will continue to outperform forever.
Investing • 42210 views
Jim Cramer names 4 'indispensable' memory stocks he says investors 'can't afford' to skip as AI demand soars
Memory chips are currently the ‘bottleneck’ for AI infrastructure. But that doesn’t ensure the stocks will continue to outperform forever.
News • Aug 18
JPMorgan warns a global food crisis could hit next year, and unlike oil, there’s no backup plan for fertilizer
JPMorgan argues that an upcoming crop shortage could be a national security problem as some countries benefit from prepping — while others don’t
News • Aug 18
JPMorgan warns a global food crisis could hit next year, and unlike oil, there’s no backup plan for fertilizer
JPMorgan argues that an upcoming crop shortage could be a national security problem as some countries benefit from prepping — while others don’t
Managing Money • 85456 views
Gen Z New Yorker made $130,000 through 9 income streams — but the hustle nearly broke her
Gen Z is seemingly still participating in hustle culture, even if it looks different from what older generations feel used to. Here’s one woman’s story.
Managing Money • 85456 views
Gen Z New Yorker made $130,000 through 9 income streams — but the hustle nearly broke her
Gen Z is seemingly still participating in hustle culture, even if it looks different from what older generations feel used to. Here’s one woman’s story.
News • Aug 15
France hits telemarketers with $87,000 fines per unwanted call as Americans field 2.56 billion robocalls a month
Americans field billions of robocalls every month, but U.S. penalties for unsolicited calls aren't nearly as steep.
News • Aug 15
France hits telemarketers with $87,000 fines per unwanted call as Americans field 2.56 billion robocalls a month
Americans field billions of robocalls every month, but U.S. penalties for unsolicited calls aren't nearly as steep.
News • 11840 views
'We love you, Mamdani': NYC man tags the mayor over 2 potholes before work — both get filled by the time he clocked out
“Mamdani, I did not know you was like that… We love you, Mamdani.”
News • 11840 views
'We love you, Mamdani': NYC man tags the mayor over 2 potholes before work — both get filled by the time he clocked out
“Mamdani, I did not know you was like that… We love you, Mamdani.”
Investing • Aug 12
Wall Street just borrowed $500 billion to build AI — here's what it could mean for your 401(k)
AI is likely a bigger piece of your investment portfolio than you realize. Here’s what to do about it
Investing • Aug 12
Wall Street just borrowed $500 billion to build AI — here's what it could mean for your 401(k)
AI is likely a bigger piece of your investment portfolio than you realize. Here’s what to do about it
News • Aug 11
Scott Bessent says the K-shaped economy is 'over' — but 60% of US spending rests on rich people's portfolios
Bessent says we’re now in a ‘C economy’ thanks to the Trump administration. Mark Zandi disagrees
News • Aug 11
Scott Bessent says the K-shaped economy is 'over' — but 60% of US spending rests on rich people's portfolios
Bessent says we’re now in a ‘C economy’ thanks to the Trump administration. Mark Zandi disagrees
Managing Money • Aug 08
56% of Gen Z has an HSA — and they're using pre-tax dollars to fund a $2,400 'sleepmaxxing' habit
Young workers are spending big bucks on sleepmaxxing — but only because they have HSAs.
Managing Money • Aug 08
56% of Gen Z has an HSA — and they're using pre-tax dollars to fund a $2,400 'sleepmaxxing' habit
Young workers are spending big bucks on sleepmaxxing — but only because they have HSAs.
News • Aug 07
Mark Cuban eyes a stake in the Dallas Cowboys as owner Jerry Jones mulls the idea of a minority sale
Jones bought the Cowboys for $150 million in 1989. Now, the $13-billion franchise could welcome its first outside investor.
News • Aug 07
Mark Cuban eyes a stake in the Dallas Cowboys as owner Jerry Jones mulls the idea of a minority sale
Jones bought the Cowboys for $150 million in 1989. Now, the $13-billion franchise could welcome its first outside investor.
News • Aug 06
Florida woman charged with pocketing $378,000 after defrauding Tallahassee Housing Authority in elaborate scheme
Lekishaann Huggins is accused of directing money that was meant to help families with affordable housing into her own bank accounts.
News • Aug 06
Florida woman charged with pocketing $378,000 after defrauding Tallahassee Housing Authority in elaborate scheme
Lekishaann Huggins is accused of directing money that was meant to help families with affordable housing into her own bank accounts.
News • Aug 06
BMW and Hyundai deploy humanoid robots in car plants as UAW's Shawn Fain warns of a 'fight for humanity'
Auto companies are starting to use humanoid robots, powered by AI, in their plants. Car unions across the globe aren’t happy
News • Aug 06
BMW and Hyundai deploy humanoid robots in car plants as UAW's Shawn Fain warns of a 'fight for humanity'
Auto companies are starting to use humanoid robots, powered by AI, in their plants. Car unions across the globe aren’t happy
Managing Money • Aug 04
Costco keeps its gas super cheap for a very specific reason — and it could cost you every time you fill up
The gas itself isn’t a huge moneymaker for the company. But it still drives the company’s profits indirectly.
Managing Money • Aug 04
Costco keeps its gas super cheap for a very specific reason — and it could cost you every time you fill up
The gas itself isn’t a huge moneymaker for the company. But it still drives the company’s profits indirectly.
News • 12622 views
Trump admin to take $874M in equity stakes in 7 chip companies — experts say it could set bad precedent
The U.S. government has owned stakes in private companies before — but only during times of emergency.
News • 12622 views
Trump admin to take $874M in equity stakes in 7 chip companies — experts say it could set bad precedent
The U.S. government has owned stakes in private companies before — but only during times of emergency.
News • Jul 31
Denver's 21-ton potato giveaway vanished in 90 minutes — exposing a global surplus farmers can't escape
The culprit is a worldwide “potato flood” that’s leaving farmers with literal tons of tubers with nowhere to go
News • Jul 31
Denver's 21-ton potato giveaway vanished in 90 minutes — exposing a global surplus farmers can't escape
The culprit is a worldwide “potato flood” that’s leaving farmers with literal tons of tubers with nowhere to go
News • Jul 30
'I don’t need a 200-foot yacht': Boat baron gives up $400 million payday to pledge all profits to charity instead
The boat-maker CEO used a specific type of trust to ensure company’s money goes to causes he cares about, not investors’ pockets.
News • Jul 30
'I don’t need a 200-foot yacht': Boat baron gives up $400 million payday to pledge all profits to charity instead
The boat-maker CEO used a specific type of trust to ensure company’s money goes to causes he cares about, not investors’ pockets.
News • Jul 30
Buried in the Medicare premium scare is a $2,100 cap that will continue to shield your wallet
The cap protects Medicare users from out-of-control copays. But they’ll still see their premium costs rise on average
News • Jul 30
Buried in the Medicare premium scare is a $2,100 cap that will continue to shield your wallet
The cap protects Medicare users from out-of-control copays. But they’ll still see their premium costs rise on average
Investing • Jul 30
'The market has voted': Michael Burry says Big Tech's AI spending is dragging down the S&P 500 — while Apple wins
The ‘Big Short’ investor is still bearish on AI as most tech companies’ big capex estimates don’t pay off.
Investing • Jul 30
'The market has voted': Michael Burry says Big Tech's AI spending is dragging down the S&P 500 — while Apple wins
The ‘Big Short’ investor is still bearish on AI as most tech companies’ big capex estimates don’t pay off.
News • Jul 28
She was a custodian at a data center. Now Mike Rowe and Meta are training her to become an advanced technician
“This is my direct path to achieving the American dream.”
News • Jul 28
She was a custodian at a data center. Now Mike Rowe and Meta are training her to become an advanced technician
“This is my direct path to achieving the American dream.”
News • Jul 27
‘Unfair and dishonest’ contracts are now rampant in real estate thanks to mandatory homebuyers’ agreements, experts say
Some buyers have been rushed and pressured to sign buyer’s representation agreements before looking at a home — locking them into terms they didn’t even know to watch out for.
News • Jul 27
‘Unfair and dishonest’ contracts are now rampant in real estate thanks to mandatory homebuyers’ agreements, experts say
Some buyers have been rushed and pressured to sign buyer’s representation agreements before looking at a home — locking them into terms they didn’t even know to watch out for.
Investing • Jul 25
Over 70% of Gen Z investors hold a third of their portfolio in crypto — and only 13% of day traders make money
Investing is starting to look a lot less like wealth building and a lot more like gambling for America’s youngest investors.
Investing • Jul 25
Over 70% of Gen Z investors hold a third of their portfolio in crypto — and only 13% of day traders make money
Investing is starting to look a lot less like wealth building and a lot more like gambling for America’s youngest investors.
News • Jul 24
The two oldest US presidents have watched Medicare costs skyrocket — soon it will cost more to fund than Social Security
In order to fix Medicare, the U.S. has to revamp a healthcare system that’s nearly twice as expensive as that of other countries.
News • Jul 24
The two oldest US presidents have watched Medicare costs skyrocket — soon it will cost more to fund than Social Security
In order to fix Medicare, the U.S. has to revamp a healthcare system that’s nearly twice as expensive as that of other countries.
Life • Jul 24
Elon Musk agrees to give Mel Gibson $100M for an 'Odyssey' adaptation to rival Nolan's $250M 'woke' version
Elon Musk previously said he planned to make a Grok-generated 'Odyssey' adaptation before the year was out.
Life • Jul 24
Elon Musk agrees to give Mel Gibson $100M for an 'Odyssey' adaptation to rival Nolan's $250M 'woke' version
Elon Musk previously said he planned to make a Grok-generated 'Odyssey' adaptation before the year was out.
News • Jul 23
Trump gives Big Pharma 2 years to reshore generic drugs — or face 100% tariffs
Most generic drugs are made overseas — which can cause problems for U.S. consumers. But this tariff might not be a cost-effective solution for Americans.
News • Jul 23
Trump gives Big Pharma 2 years to reshore generic drugs — or face 100% tariffs
Most generic drugs are made overseas — which can cause problems for U.S. consumers. But this tariff might not be a cost-effective solution for Americans.
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