With the call for a total economic boycott (or “blackout”) on February 25, 2025, I look at what the purpose is of such an action. Welcome to another week of living on a proverbial ship where the captain is trying … Read More … Read More
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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.
4 reasons to love the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is amazing, but it’s being dismantled to make fraud easier to commit. … Read More
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
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