It does seem like everything will keep getting worse, but looking to history offers some solace and consolation. … Read More
Awareness
How to handle an oil price shock
We’re in the middle of a oil price shock. We may have been here before, but that doesn’t make the anxiety any less real. Welcome back to war, folks. Why are we at war, you ask? I don’t know, but … Read More … Read More
Is it so bad if you can’t afford a new car?
Sales of new cars are sluggish amidst higher prices and economic uncertainty. But maybe it isn’t a problem if you can’t afford a new car. … Read More
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?
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