I revisit my perennial request for you to cancel your Amazon Prime membership wondering if there are hidden costs that might cost you more. I want you to cancel your Amazon Prime membership. In most cases, this is the best … Read More … Read More
Decisions
It’s time to do some financial gardening
The future is unclear, so now’s a good time to do some financial gardening and get yourself into the best position possible. I don’t know about you, but when things feel stressful or uncertain, I like to tidy up. “A … Read More … Read More
On the eve of anxiety
A meditation on the anxiety that so many of us are feeling right now due to what’s happening in our country, and what you can do. … Read More
5 reasons why condos are better than houses
While many people assume that a house is what they should buy, here’s why I think you should take a look at condos over houses. … Read More
3 reasons to fire your financial planner
A financial planner can be a valuable person to have, but they also might be wasting your time and money. If so, you may want to fire them. … Read More
5 things to ask yourself before taking out a business loan
A business loan can help you grow your business, or at least that’s what the banks say. Is it right for your business? Let’s break it down. … Read More
Should you buy gold at Costco?
After months and millions of dollars in sales, the option of buying gold at Costco is not going away. Let’s find out what’s going on. … Read More
Do you have to track your spending forever?
Some people resist the idea that they should track their spending forever. But what else gives so much benefit for a small amount of work? … Read More
Would you rather: buy a new car or own a home?
I argue that for most people, you can choose to buy a new car or own a home (if you can have either of them at all), but not both. … Read More
Self-care is not doom spending
Self-care is an important part of life, and it’s okay (not reckless, and certainly not doom spending) to allocate money for this purpose. … Read More