Awareness

Will everything just keep getting worse?

It does seem like everything will keep getting worse, but looking to history offers some solace and consolation. … Read More

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 MoreRead 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?

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