Congress has just passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Is it as bad for you as people are saying? … Read More
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- June 30, 2025
- Mike Pumphrey
- Decisions
A benefit of Buy Now Pay Later services is going away, as a delinquent borrower's credit score will now be affected. … Read More
- June 23, 2025
- Mike Pumphrey
- Awareness
Buying gold bars at Costco was a trend a year ago, but since gold's price rise, you might be wondering if you should get in now. … Read More
- June 16, 2025
- Mike Pumphrey
- Awareness
With AI becoming mainstream, the question is whether it will lead to mass job losses. Despite the evidence, I don't think it will. … Read More
- June 9, 2025
- Mike Pumphrey
- Awareness
Do your friends and family earn more (or less) than you? Let's talk about when financial inequality arises in your personal relationships. … Read More
- June 2, 2025
- Mike Pumphrey
- Awareness
Financial stress doesn’t just affect emotions—it actually changes how your brain works. In this post, you'll see what the science says, why this matters now more than ever. … Read More
- May 26, 2025
- Mike Pumphrey
- Abundance, Awareness
It's tempting to assume that we are hurtling towards a financial catastrophe, but don't make it worse by panic buying. … Read More
- May 19, 2025
- Mike Pumphrey
- Radical Finances
Having float in your bank account can ensure that you never have to think about—or worry about—when your bills are going to be paid. … Read More
- May 12, 2025
- Mike Pumphrey
- Awareness
You have more responsibilities as 1099 (independent contractor), but with an easy system put in place, you won't have to worry about taxes. … Read More
- May 5, 2025
- Mike Pumphrey
- Decisions
Many payment services will offer an option to allow you to get your money sooner, but charge a fee that negates the benefit of doing so. … Read More
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