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
Awareness

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

Why food banks shouldn’t exist
Food banks are a short term solution to a problem—hunger—that is solvable, if only we decided that we wanted to solve it. Have you been on food stamps (SNAP) before? I have. There’s no shame in it, and I hope … Read More … 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

Everything you need to know about locking your credit card

Do you want others to make less money? The challenge of solidarity with wages
A union dispute with a local grocery store leads to a bigger concern with wages. Is solidarity possible when we believe in a zero-sum economy? … Read More

The country feels poor. Are they wrong?

Why markets rally during catastrophes
After a election that feels more like a catastrophe, I try to understand why the financial markets are having such a strong rally. … Read More

5 crazy facts about student loans in 2024
The situation with student loans in the U.S. in 2024 is chaotic and uncertain. To show this, here are 5 crazy facts about student loans. … Read More

Can community solar reduce your energy bill?
Community solar allows anyone the ability to benefit from solar power and reduce your bills, even if you can’t put solar panels on your roof. … Read More