Decisions

Simple financial moves: Cancel Amazon Prime

Cancelling Amazon Prime is one simple way of taking back control of your finances from a company that entices you to spend without thinking. … Read More

Is socially responsible investing worthwhile?

You may wish to invest your money in line with your values, but what are the costs to socially responsible investing? … Read More

2023 in review: Best posts of the year

I look back at the highlights of the year including the top-ranked posts of 2023 as well as the ones I’m most proud of. … Read More

The high cost of cheap flights

Spirit Airlines and other ultra-low-cost carriers may claim to offer a great value, but their low cost model carries higher risk to you. … Read More

How to not spend a lot at restaurants

Spending more intentionally will allow you not only to enjoy restaurants more, but also enjoy them more frequently. … Read More

Hurting the poor: Another case against credit cards

You may think that by paying off credit cards that the only one that loses is the credit card company. But interchange fees say otherwise. … Read More

2022 in review: Best posts of the year

I recap the best posts of 2022, including the ones my readers liked and the ones I’m most proud of. Happy end of the year! It’s been a good year for me. After more than two years of work, I … Read MoreRead More

Why not keep your debt and use the cash flow?

There is a school of thought that you can use leverage to create cash flow without ever needing to pay off debt. But there’s a small problem. I was recently listening to a radio show hosted by a real estate … Read MoreRead More

How to stay motivated when paying off a mortgage

Creating little milestones will help you stay motivated and give you a sense of accomplishment, even if your mortgage takes years to pay off. I logged into my mortgage account this month and saw something very exciting: Do you see … Read MoreRead More

How to write 750,000 words: 10 years of Empathic Finance

I reflect on ten years of blogging, working to help people succeed with their finances and live a more authentic and radical life. On November 12, 2012, I was in a hostel on the big island in Hawaii. While on … Read MoreRead More