With prices spiking, I take a look at a few common (and uncommon) ways to pay less for your car insurance. … Read More
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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.
Why you need to earn more than a 3% return
Inflation affects your savings more than you might think, which is why you need to be mindful of your rate of return. … Read More
Do you know more about money than the average American?
A personal finance survey shows that financial literacy is declining for Americans. Take the related quiz to see how you do. … Read More
The most important decision when sharing finances
Couples often fall into sharing finances without truly discussing the arrangements they make. There is an important action they need to take. … Read More
How to stop giving out your home address
Every company wants your address. Thankfully you can use a PO Box or other option to keep your location info to only those who truly need it. … Read More
You don’t need a new phone
Buying a new phone frequently just doesn’t make sense anymore, but people keep doing it anyway. That needs to stop for lots of reasons. … Read More
You will own everything and be happy
With Big Tech pushing you toward owning nothing and just renting, I offer alternatives to help you take back control. Be happy about that. … Read More
Can you earn a higher return on your emergency fund (safely)?
I look at buying short-term Treasury bill funds and compare them to a high-yield savings account to see if the returns are worth the risk. … Read More
How much money are you really getting from cash-back credit cards?
Cash-back credit cards offer a more predictable return than travel credit cards. But will you earn what you think you’ll earn? … Read More
