Levi Leidy

I'm a writer and editor based in Los Angeles. I tackle personal finance and entertainment topics; including Gen Z wealth and money management, investing, real estate, celebrity net worth, and more.

About Levi

Levi is a Los Angeles-based writer whose work has appeared on MSN, Yahoo, Nasdaq, Parade, GOBankingRates, and more. With a background in narrative writing, he enjoys turning interesting conversations into impactful content. You can learn more about his skills and history on his LinkedIn.

These People Make Six Figures and Still Struggle Financially — Here’s Why

For a long time, a $100,000 salary was considered the threshold of material success. It guaranteed a comfortable, even abundant lifestyle, where a nice house, car and luxuries like travel were well within reach. That’s not to say $100,000 isn’t still a lot of money. But many Americans who make it find themselves far from financially secure. I’m a Self-Made Millionaire: These Are the 6 Investments Everyone Should Make During an Economic Downturn More: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Rea

The Future of Homebuying: Does Gen Z Have It Even Tougher Than Millennials?

Buying a home is no easy feat, but it’s grown substantially harder for younger generations of Americans. According to recent Census data, the homeownership rate for millennials stands at 48.6% — over 20 percentage points below Gen X and nearly 30 below baby boomers. Even among 40-year-old millennials, the homeownership rate (60%) lags behind older generations at that same age. Apartment List reports that 64% percent of Xers, 68% of boomers and 73% of the Silent Generation owned homes at 40.

7 Common Financial Mistakes Renters Make

Around 36% of U.S. households are occupied by renters, according to Census Bureau data. Among people under 35, 66% are in rentals, and more than 60% of people in the lowest income quartile rent their homes. So, in general, those with less capital are more likely to rent — but this isn’t always the cheaper option. Renting has grown exponentially more expensive as the U.S. emerges from the pandemic. With COVID-19 deals dead and gone and inflation skyrocketing, many renters are being pushed out o

Why the 50/30/20 Budget Is Unrealistic — and What To Do Instead

If you know anything about budgeting, you’ve likely heard of or even used the 50/30/20 method. This method dictates that 50% of your post-tax income goes toward “needs,” 30% goes to “wants” and 20% goes to savings. It sounds pretty good on the surface, and it is a simple, straightforward way to structure your budget. But it’s not a budget that works for the majority of Americans in 2023. “As prices continue to go up while incomes

The Financial Guide to Adulting: Real Money Advice From Successful Gen Zers

Generation Z is stereotyped as teens who spend all day on TikTok and Instagram, but many of them have already graduated college, embarked on careers and even started families. Ranging from 9 to 24 years old, these ‘digital natives’ are blazing their own path in an ever-changing economy. The Financial Guide to Adulting: Real Money Advice From Older Generations Related: 51 of the Biggest Money Influencers on TikTok and YouTube But zoomers have faced their share of challenges. The oldest amon