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- August 5, 2024
- Mike Pumphrey
- Awareness
I try to find some financial lessons from the King's Quest adventure games from Sierra On-Line, and also plug an album containing my music. … Read More
- July 29, 2024
- Mike Pumphrey
- Awareness
The SAVE plan, which would have reduced or eliminated debt payments for student loan borrowers is put on hold indefinitely. … Read More
- July 22, 2024
- Mike Pumphrey
- Decisions
After months and millions of dollars in sales, the option of buying gold at Costco is not going away. Let's find out what's going on. … Read More
- July 15, 2024
- Mike Pumphrey
- Connection
Connecting with a partner around money is one of the most powerful ways to grow closer and more aligned. Here's how to have the talk. … Read More
- July 8, 2024
- Mike Pumphrey
- Radical Finances
Think you can pick the right stocks that will make you rich? You're probably wrong, as are most people, including me. … Read More
- July 1, 2024
- Mike Pumphrey
- Decisions
Some people resist the idea that they should track their spending forever. But what else gives so much benefit for a small amount of work? … Read More
- June 24, 2024
- Mike Pumphrey
- Awareness
We need to de-stigmatize utilizing public services such as unemployment or SNAP benefits (food stamps) when times are tough. … Read More
- June 17, 2024
- Mike Pumphrey
- Decisions
I argue that for most people, you can choose to buy a new car or own a home (if you can have either of them at all), but not both. … Read More
- June 10, 2024
- Mike Pumphrey
- Awareness, Decisions
Self-care is an important part of life, and it's okay (not reckless, and certainly not doom spending) to allocate money for this purpose. … Read More
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