Publication: Business Insider
Topics: Personal finance, frugal living, budgeting hacks, saving money on food, entertainment, travel, hobbies
Rate: ~30+ cents per word (approx. $300+ for a 1,000-word essay)
Deadline: Rolling (pitch as soon as possible)
Editor: Jessica Orwig, Senior Editor
Submit Via: Email your pitch to jorwig@businessinsider.com

Business Insider is accepting personal essays from savvy savers! If you’ve mastered clever ways to cut costs—whether it’s on groceries, restaurants, hobbies, entertainment, or travel—Jessica Orwig wants to hear from you. Write a clear, BI-style headline and a short pitch (3–5 sentences) explaining the focus of your story.

What They’re Looking For

• Engaging first-person essays with actionable money-saving tips
• Smart, original stories about frugal living and personal finance wins
• Creative angles on cutting costs in everyday life

Resources/Guides

• Business Insider – Markets Section
• Study how Insider headlines frame practical, benefit-driven stories.

How to Get This Client

Pitch a specific, fresh tip with a headline that promises value (e.g., “How I Slashed My Monthly Grocery Bill by 40% Without Couponing”). Keep it concise, upbeat, and reader-focused. Don’t send full drafts—just a sharp idea with proof it worked for you.

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