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
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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.
5 reasons to stop panic buying
It’s tempting to assume that we are hurtling towards a financial catastrophe, but don’t make it worse by panic buying. … Read More
How to stop worrying about when your bills can be paid
Having float in your bank account can ensure that you never have to think about—or worry about—when your bills are going to be paid. … Read More
How to handle taxes as a 1099
You have more responsibilities as 1099 (independent contractor), but with an easy system put in place, you won’t have to worry about taxes. … Read More
The high cost of getting your money sooner
Many payment services will offer an option to allow you to get your money sooner, but charge a fee that negates the benefit of doing so. … Read More
Student loan collections are coming: Here’s how to protect yourself
The Department of Education announced it will resume sending any student loan that is in default to collections. Here’s what you should do now. … Read More
Why now is not the time to stop putting money away
Don’t stop putting money away now; instead, use dollar-cost averaging to protect yourself against uncertainty and volatility in the market. … Read More
Buy Now, Pay Later is coming for your burritos
A partnership between Klarna, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) company, and DoorDash, a delivery service, is so late-stage capitalism. … Read More
Is it time to sell your U.S. investments?
Whether through fear of economic collapse or just in protest, you may be wondering if you should sell your investments in U.S-based funds. … Read More