If you just deposit money in your investment account’s settlement fund and stop there, it could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. … Read More
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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.
Hurting the poor: Another case against credit cards
You may think that by paying off credit cards that the only one that loses is the credit card company. But interchange fees say otherwise. … Read More
Your funds are safe: Why the FDIC is amazing
A bank run and collapse just reaffirms why the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an amazing benefit to consumers. … Read More
Follow the M-Path: My new group coaching class
I’m proud to introduce a brand new group coaching class, a new way for people to develop financial skills, leave money anxiety behind forever, and build community. … Read More
Simple millionaire steps: Max out your Roth IRA
The simplest and most flexible way to build millionaire-level investment wealth is through the Roth IRA. If you can max it out, you should. … Read More
Roth, IRA, 401(k), oh my! How to figure out where to put your investment money
If you’re confused about where to put your investments and in what order, I break it down to a simple order. … Read More
There is no failure in financial wellness
Going Plaid: Would you give up your bank login credentials?
A service called Plaid wants to connect to your bank account with your username and password. What could possibly go wrong? Another day, another Silicon Valley company that seeks to take a system that functioned and insert themselves into it, … Read More … Read More
How not sharing all finances can reduce conflict in your relationships
Sharing all finances with a partner is a viable strategy, but it comes with the risk of conflict, such that it might not be worth it. I once heard a story about a married couple. They had an “All-In” agreement … Read More … Read More
Your tech job is not secure
The tech sector has started embarking on widescale job layoffs, which is as unfortunate as it is completely expected. Congrats! There’s a good chance that you’ve been laid off recently. This is especially true in the tech sector, where, according … Read More … Read More