A bill allowing SNAP beneficiaries to buy hot rotisserie chicken highlights the problems that come with restricting what people can buy. … Read More
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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.
3 reasons why eBay is better than Amazon
You might not realize that eBay can meet many of your online shopping needs, and often for better prices than Amazon. … Read More
RAP battle: Student loan repayment is about to change (again)
I discuss the new upcoming rules for student loan repayment, including the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). … Read More
Student loan consolidation risks: What borrowers need to know
Student loan consolidation can be a great way to make paying your loans back easier, but there are a few risks to watch out for. … Read More
What happens to your debt after you die?
Do you feel like your debt is forever? Well, it may not be. Your debt may outlast you, but in some cases, your debt goes away after you die. … Read More
Why prices change faster than your feelings
We have feelings and beliefs about what prices should be. These can change, but when prices change faster, it creates problems for us. … Read More
Do you need life insurance after all?
Even if you didn’t need life insurance at one point, it doesn’t mean you don’t need it now. But first we need to talk about what it is. … Read More
Why not to give in to bad financial behavior
Corruption and fraud seemed to be more accepted in U.S. society now, but that doesn’t mean you should join in to the bad financial behavior. … Read More
Do restaurants make sense anymore?
Restaurant prices feel crazy high right now, which leads me to wonder whether the whole concept of restaurants is a going concern anymore. … Read More