I look back at a trip to Burning Man to discuss whether you should—or even can—strive to escape the capitalist system. … Read More
Radical Finances
4 reasons to love the Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB)
The Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) is amazing, but it’s being dismantled to make fraud easier to commit. … Read More
What to do with your money during a coup
As the U.S. is undergoing an administrative coup, if not yet an actual military coup, here are some ways you can best manage your money now. … Read More
Why an IPO is just like playing the lottery
My experience getting to participate in an IPO taught me how even in this favored environment, buying stock is still like playing the lottery. … Read More
How much should you spend on lunch?
It’s easy to spend so much on lunch that it starts to eat into your earnings, so here’s a good rule of thumb for spending on your meal. … Read More
Year in review: The best posts of 2024
I review the best posts of 2024, from the posts you liked the best to the ones I’m most pleased with. … Read More
Your car insurance doesn’t care about your loyalty
Despite talk of loyalty discounts, you can switch your car insurance right now and probably find a better deal. … Read More
More of why I don’t pick stocks
Think you can pick the right stocks that will make you rich? You’re probably wrong, as are most people, including me. … Read More
The Buy/Rent Calculator tells it like it is
The New York Times calculator showing whether to rent or buy a home is more cost-effective has a lot of wisdom, even with unhappy news. … Read More