The Department of Education announced it will resume sending any student loan that is in default to collections. Here’s what you should do now. … Read More
Blog (pre-2023)

Why now is not the time to stop putting money away
Don’t stop putting money away now; instead, use dollar-cost averaging to protect yourself against uncertainty and volatility in the market. … Read More

How to build an emergency fund
Deciding to build an emergency fund is one of the most important and anxiety-reducing steps you can take with your money. Let’s face it; the world is a scary place right now. We have—to use a technical term—incompetent idiots running … Read More … Read More

Buy Now, Pay Later is coming for your burritos
A partnership between Klarna, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) company, and DoorDash, a delivery service, is so late-stage capitalism. … Read More

Is it time to sell your U.S. investments?
Whether through fear of economic collapse or just in protest, you may be wondering if you should sell your investments in U.S-based funds. … Read More

How to spend money without supporting authoritarians
Some resources on how to spend money in ways that don’t support authoritarians, or those who do support them. … Read More

How to stop shopping on Amazon
Whether you want to make a political statement or just reduce your consumption, here’s how to stop shopping on Amazon. … Read More

Should you stop paying taxes?
As direct action and protests mount around the country, the suggestion to stop paying taxes is being discussed. But is that the right action? … Read More

Memories of Burning Man: What happens when you try to go money-free
I look back at a trip to Burning Man to discuss whether you should—or even can—strive to escape the capitalist system. … Read More
