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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.

Lessons from a burning building

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A parable about change and what it takes to be able to make it happen, from the perspective of the ledge of a building. Have you ever wondered how someone could jump off the ledge of a building that’s on … Read More … Read More

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Your electronics buying guide

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  My MP3 player died recently. It died a valiant death after a good seven years of use. Actually, it was closer to a decade, since I bought it used. And while I was sad, I can’t say that I … Read More … Read More

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How school failed us

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  I always loved school. Did I just lose you? If so, that’s okay, see you next time. … Read More

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How to use induced demand to your advantage

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  In my last post I talked about induced demand, the counter-intuitive idea that when there is a greater supply of a resource, more of it is used.  I see this most often in discussion of transportation issues, where people … Read More … Read More

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What highway congestion can teach you about your goals

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  Many of you spend a large chunk of your life stuck in traffic.  And I feel for you; I lived in New York City with a car for seven years, and while I never commuted to work using my … Read More … Read More

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Why reaching your goal isn’t the goal

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  Hopefully by now, the new year has gotten off to a good start.  If you’re in school you’re either back at your desk or are soon to be there.  If you’re at a standard job, you’re back at it, … Read More … Read More

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My wishes for you in the new year

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  We all know the inadequacies about resolutions.  They are too pithy, too obvious, too banal, and they just don’t work. Nevertheless, I do think that the end of the year is a good time for reflection. … Read More

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How to handle unstructured time (when you finally get it)

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  Busy.  That’s one word that seems to always follow us around.  How are you doing?  “Busy.”  What have you been up to?  “Man, I’ve been really busy.”  How come I don’t hear from you anymore?  “Sorry, I’ve just been … Read More … Read More

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Your credit card company thanks you for your generous donation

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  Dearest cardholder, On behalf of everyone here, we want to thank you for your support and donations this year. While the recession has produced a drop in giving over the past few years after its peak in 2007, your … Read More … Read More

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Bookshelf: Doris #15 DIY Antidepression Guide

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  Here at Unlikely Radical HQ, we’re always looking for new and creative ways on how to live a more authentic and radical life.  When this wisdom comes from unexpected places, so much the better. Today I want to talk … Read More … Read More

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