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What to do with your money during a coup

As the U.S. is undergoing an administrative coup, if not yet an actual military coup, here are some ways you can best manage your money now. … Read More

Why an IPO is just like playing the lottery

My experience getting to participate in an IPO taught me how even in this favored environment, buying stock is still like playing the lottery. … Read More

How much should you spend on lunch?

It's easy to spend so much on lunch that it starts to eat into your earnings, so here's a good rule of thumb for spending on your meal. … Read More

Can off-peak energy plans reduce your electric bill?

I signed up for my electric provider's off-peak "time of use" energy pricing plan to see if it really does save me money. … Read More

How to handle the feeling of being in collections

Being hounded by collections agencies or just people who want your money can be a scary experience, but you can manage your own experience. … Read More

Why food banks shouldn’t exist

Food banks are a short term solution to a problem—hunger—that is solvable, if only we decided that we wanted to solve it. Have you been on food stamps (SNAP) before? I have. There’s no shame in it, and I hope … Read MoreRead More

Year in review: The best posts of 2024

I review the best posts of 2024, from the posts you liked the best to the ones I'm most pleased with. … Read More

Reminder: You don’t need to give out your phone number

Reclaim your focus, save money, and beat back those endless notifications by not giving out your phone number and doing this instead. … Read More

Everything you need to know about locking your credit card

A credit card lock can be a useful action to take when you don’t want your card used. I’ll lay out all the details here. I’ve always said that the best place for your credit card is in your desk … Read MoreRead More

Do you want others to make less money? The challenge of solidarity with wages

A union dispute with a local grocery store leads to a bigger concern with wages. Is solidarity possible when we believe in a zero-sum economy? … Read More

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