Awareness

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?

Everyone says that the economy is terrible, but if that’s the case, why do the economic indicators say otherwise? I wrote last time about my current take on the sentiment of the majority of the country. “Forget about women’s reproductive … Read MoreRead More

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

You’re never too young (or too old) for a Roth IRA

No matter what your age is, young or old, there is always a benefit to opening (and funding) a Roth IRA if you’re able. Back in the days when I worked retail, I had a coworker who was of a … Read MoreRead More

You can’t (just) throw money at the problem

The first step in any goal may be the hardest, but to just throw money at the problem without doing the work is not the first step at all. … Read More

How AI can help you with financial wellness

With AI seemingly taking over the world, it’s worth asking if there are ways AI can help you with financial wellness. Spoiler: There aren’t. … Read More

Would you ever want a personal loan?

Banks and credit unions will often offer you “personal loans”, but is there a worthwhile use case for them? … Read More

Does it matter if your Social Security number is stolen?

Your Social Security number, along with other personal information, has likely been stolen. What does this mean for you? … Read More