I talk about money dysphoria, who it affects, its likely causes, how it manifests itself, and what to do about it. … Read More
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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.
What are your three financial goals?
One exercise I do with my coaching clients very early on is to figure out their three financial goals. I encourage you to do the same. … Read More
How (and why) to add friction to your spending
Companies talk a lot about how to reduce friction when it comes to spending. But is that really benefiting you? … Read More
“Cancel cosplay” or how to save money on your subscriptions
“Cancel cosplay” is a widely-accepted but pointless role-playing, where you pretend to cancel a subscription, and they try to win you back. … Read More
How does the 2025 tax bill affect you?
Congress has just passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Is it as bad for you as people are saying? … Read More
Buy Now Pay Later is coming to your credit score
A benefit of Buy Now Pay Later services is going away, as a delinquent borrower’s credit score will now be affected. … Read More
Should you have bought gold bars at Costco a year ago?
Buying gold bars at Costco was a trend a year ago, but since gold’s price rise, you might be wondering if you should get in now. … Read More
Is AI coming for your job?
With AI becoming mainstream, the question is whether it will lead to mass job losses. Despite the evidence, I don’t think it will. … Read More
How to handle financial inequality with friends and family
Do your friends and family earn more (or less) than you? Let’s talk about when financial inequality arises in your personal relationships. … Read More
How financial stress affects your brain
Financial stress doesn’t just affect emotions—it actually changes how your brain works. In this post, you’ll see what the science says, why this matters now more than ever. … Read More