We’re in the middle of a oil price shock. We may have been here before, but that doesn’t make the anxiety any less real. Welcome back to war, folks. Why are we at war, you ask? I don’t know, but … Read More … Read More
Blog (pre-2023)
Is it so bad if you can’t afford a new car?
Sales of new cars are sluggish amidst higher prices and economic uncertainty. But maybe it isn’t a problem if you can’t afford a new car. … Read More
The rise of financial nihilism
A phrase has been gaining traction in the financial space called “financial nihilism”. Let’s look at what it means. … Read More
The “dumb money” moves on: The rise of prediction markets
Prediction markets are seeing a huge influx of money, as people decide to “bet on everything”. But I say this is more of a bet on nothing. … Read More
The state of student loans in 2026
If you haven’t been keeping up, here is some news regarding the laws and repayment options around student loans in 2026. … Read More
7 ways to earn miles and points without using credit cards
Think you have to use credit cards to get miles and points? Think again. Here’s how to do it without using credit cards. … Read More
A quick primer on retirement accounts
If the suggestion to “save for retirement” has you wondering where this money goes, here’s a primer on the different retirement accounts. … Read More
It’s now cheaper to rent than to buy
For most people in most places in the U.S., it is less expensive to rent a home rather than buy it. Will it be this way for the long term? … Read More
One year later: Can you save money with peak/off-peak energy pricing?
I’ve spent the last year with peak/off-peak pricing on my electric bill. I dig into the data to see whether it can save you money. … Read More