Radical Finances

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 you 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

Secure 2.0: Can you save for retirement while paying off your debt?

I used to believe you couldn’t pay off debt and save for retirement, but new legislation through the Secure 2.0 Act is making me reconsider. … Read More

The 1% Rule: How to know when to move your money

Not every deal necessitates the hassle of moving your money or accounts around, but the 1% Rule is a good threshold to keep in mind. … Read More

Getting your credit score(s)

We think of credit scores as a single number, but in actuality it’s more complicated than you might think. You can still get yours for free. … Read More