Studies show that people who make half a million dollars a year still feel like they live paycheck to paycheck. Why?
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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.
Why millionaires live paycheck to paycheck
Why you really don’t want a 50 year mortgage
A 50 year mortgage promises affordability, but won’t deliver what it promises, and will make costs higher for everyone. … Read More
Getting rid of the penny: A case for change
Not only is getting rid of the penny overdue, but we shouldn’t stop there, but instead remove more coins from circulation. … Read More
Has everything gotten more expensive?
I use the “chart of the century” to show that not everything has gone up in price outpacing inflation, just the important things. … Read More
8 things you didn’t know about SNAP benefits
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) has been in the news recently, but what does it really do? More than you think. … Read More
“Help! I can’t pay my bills!”
If you’re experiencing a financial situation where you’ve ever thought “I can’t pay my bills,” here is how to start to manage the situation. … Read More
Why you don’t matter in this economy
With most people contributing less to the economy, there becomes less incentive to help those people out, which won’t end well for anyone. … Read More
1,000 blog posts: A reflection
This is the 1,000th blog post I’ve published on this site. At this milestone, I look back and reflect on where I started and what’s to come. … Read More
There is nothing wrong with spending money
Some think that becoming better with money means that they shouldn’t spend, but that’s wrong. Spending money can be enjoyable and that’s okay! … Read More
