Awareness

The rise of financial nihilism

A phrase has been gaining traction in the financial space called “financial nihilism”. Let’s look at what it means. … Read More

The “dumb money” moves on: The rise of prediction markets

Prediction markets are seeing a huge influx of money, as people decide to “bet on everything”. But I say this is more of a bet on nothing. … Read More

The state of student loans in 2026

If you haven’t been keeping up, here is some news regarding the laws and repayment options around student loans in 2026. … Read More

Are you too late for the gold rush?

The price of gold hit $5,000 an ounce recently, a remarkable rise in price. Was it foolish to sit this rally out? I recently watched a Dave Ramsey video from 2023, where a caller asks whether he should put some … Read MoreRead More

A quick primer on retirement accounts

If the suggestion to “save for retirement” has you wondering where this money goes, here’s a primer on the different retirement accounts. … Read More

Year in review: The best posts of 2025

I review the best posts of 2025, including the posts you clicked on the most and the ones I liked the best. … Read More

The cure for too much late night shopping

If you’re doing lots of late night online shopping and then regretting it later, here’s a trick that will make you a more satisfied consumer. … Read More

Has everything gotten more expensive?

I use the “chart of the century” to show that not everything has gone up in price outpacing inflation, just the important things. … Read More

“Help! I can’t pay my bills!”

If you’re experiencing a financial situation where you’ve ever thought “I can’t pay my bills,” here is how to start to manage the situation. … Read More

Why you don’t matter in this economy

With most people contributing less to the economy, there becomes less incentive to help those people out, which won’t end well for anyone. … Read More