How the ‘Breaking Bad’ Characters Would Handle Money in 2026

In 2026, money feels more complicated than ever — higher prices, more side hustles and a growing list of apps promising to manage it all for you. That’s what makes the characters from “Breaking Bad” oddly useful money case studies. Strip away the crime and drama, and what’s left are familiar financial instincts: Control, caution, impulsiveness, and long-game discipline. Here’s how Walter White, Skyler White, Jesse Pinkman, Saul Goodman, and Gus Fring would likely handle money today. Walter White Money ...