Marissa Miller

Bio

Marissa is a lifestyle journalist covering all things health, tech and personal finance. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, Vogue, Wall Street Journal, GQ, Cosmopolitan, SELF, Women’s Health, The Daily Beast, The Huffington Post, BBC Travel, Allure and more. After earning her degree in journalism and creative writing from Concordia University in her hometown of Montreal, Quebec, she went on to cover everything from Kylie Jenner’s birthday party for Teen Vogue to a mass murder for The Washington Post. Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global named her one of the top female creatives of 2019 and an influential woman to watch in 2018. She is currently working on her first novel and represented by Howland Literary. When she’s not writing for Mic, she’s running long distances, inventing recipes, and vacuuming obsessively, because, you know, kittens. You can follow her on Twitter at @Marissa__Miller and on Instagram at @marissamiller__.

How to not let money stress ruin your sleep

By Marissa Miller

When I go to sleep at night, I don’t dwell on that awkward comment I made in a meeting, or whether I’m doing enough to minimize my carbon footprint. My brand of worrying involves all-consuming thoughts of whether I’m making enough money on each of…

You don't have to get married to benefit financially as a couple

By Marissa Miller

Weddings and official announcements may not be for everyone, but the money-related perks of marriage — from joint income taxes to health insurance coverage — can often be what pushes some couples toward an official union. What many people don't…

9 job interview mistakes recruiters say are absolute deal-breakers

By Marissa Miller

Even the most seasoned candidates are bound to make a few job interview mistakes. And while certain faux pas might not be a deal breaker, others might end up costing you the job. "There are several reasons a candidate isn't selected for a job, and…

Buying a house isn't impossible — you just need a plan. 6 people share how they did it.

By Marissa Miller

Buying a home, while it was a regular part of adulting a few generations ago, is an alien concept to a lot of millennials. It's also one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. Since the costs of owning a home can extend well beyond the…

These meal prep tips from chef Kevin Curry will change your relationship with food

By Marissa Miller

There’s no shortage of food and health influencers populating our Instagram Explore pages. But for meal prep novices and experts alike, Kevin Curry’s @fitmencook account manages to stand out. The chef, fitness expert, and author of Fit Men Cook…

This is what swallowing gum actually does to your body

By Marissa Miller

Let's be honest — at some point or another, you've swallowed your gum, whether on purpose or by accident. Some of you might've immediately panicked about how that piece of gum could somehow become a sticky, hard wad that'd rot in your gut and…

These cover letter mistakes could legitimately cost you a job

By Marissa Miller

Few aspects of the job application process are as awkward as writing a cover letter. You have to strike the perfect balance of talking yourself up while not seeming egotistical, all while capturing your wide breadth of talents and skills in an…

8 recycling mistakes you probably don't realize you're making

By Marissa Miller

Despite our good intentions to protect the environment, many of us are making matters worse by making a variety of recycling mistakes. But if you've ever stared down at your refuse bins wondering if there's too much grease on your pizza box, how to…

Why you need to take a real lunch break and stop worrying about what your co-workers think

By Marissa Miller

In grade school, we'd count down the moments until the lunch bell rang. As adults, we're happy to meet up with friends for meals on weekends. Yet at work, we rarely take actual lunch breaks, instead eating sandwiches at our desks without even…

How to network without coming off like a professional leech

By Marissa Miller

For both career veterans and those just starting out in the workforce, learning how to successfully network can be a daunting prospect. Not only do you have to manage to approach and, hopefully, impress complete strangers, but you also must find the…