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There is no shame in filing for unemployment (or other benefits)

We need to de-stigmatize utilizing public services such as unemployment or SNAP benefits (food stamps) when times are tough. … Read More

Would you rather: buy a new car or own a home?

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

Self-care is not doom spending

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

Are you doom spending?

A phrase, doom spending (or doomspending) gets to the heart of the hopelessness people face about their finances and their future. … Read More

The Buy/Rent Calculator tells it like it is

The New York Times calculator showing whether to rent or buy a home is more cost-effective has a lot of wisdom, even with unhappy news. … Read More

You aren’t smarter than the timeshare people

You aren't going to make money on a timeshare purchase. A timeshare will cost you forever, and you won't even get to use it much either. … Read More

Was the 401(k) a mistake?

The 401(k) is the best option that most people have for saving for retirement. But its introduction may have been a mistake. … Read More

You’ll want to keep your car even longer now

Due to rising costs, people are keeping their cars longer and not replacing them as often. This is actually a good thing. … Read More

Secure 2.0: Can you save for retirement while paying off your debt?

I used to believe you couldn't pay off debt and save for retirement, but new legislation through the Secure 2.0 Act is making me reconsider. … Read More

The 1% Rule: How to know when to move your money

Not every deal necessitates the hassle of moving your money or accounts around, but the 1% Rule is a good threshold to keep in mind. … Read More

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