Buying gold bars at Costco was a trend a year ago, but since gold’s price rise, you might be wondering if you should get in now. … Read More
Awareness

Is AI coming for your job?
With AI becoming mainstream, the question is whether it will lead to mass job losses. Despite the evidence, I don’t think it will. … Read More

How to handle financial inequality with friends and family
Do your friends and family earn more (or less) than you? Let’s talk about when financial inequality arises in your personal relationships. … Read More

How financial stress affects your brain
Financial stress doesn’t just affect emotions—it actually changes how your brain works. In this post, you’ll see what the science says, why this matters now more than ever. … Read More

5 reasons to stop panic buying
It’s tempting to assume that we are hurtling towards a financial catastrophe, but don’t make it worse by panic buying. … Read More

How to handle taxes as a 1099
You have more responsibilities as 1099 (independent contractor), but with an easy system put in place, you won’t have to worry about taxes. … Read More

Student loan collections are coming: Here’s how to protect yourself
The Department of Education announced it will resume sending any student loan that is in default to collections. Here’s what you should do now. … Read More

Can off-peak energy plans reduce your electric bill?
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

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