It does seem like everything will keep getting worse, but looking to history offers some solace and consolation. … Read More
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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.
How to find cheaper airfare
Oil prices and global instability is leading to higher travel prices. But you can fight back and find cheaper airfare. … Read More
Top 5 mistakes people make with money in their 20’s and 30’s
Here are the top 5 money mistakes that people make when they are just starting out in the working world, in their 20’s and 30’s. … Read More
How to handle an oil price shock
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
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