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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 MoreRead 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

What’s the purpose of an economic boycott?

With the call for a total economic boycott (or “blackout”) on February 25, 2025, I look at what the purpose is of such an action. Welcome to another week of living on a proverbial ship where the captain is trying … Read MoreRead More

4 reasons to love the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is amazing, but it's being dismantled to make fraud easier to commit. … Read More

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