To make the purchases feel more real, and thus add some more intentionality, why not pay off the charges in just the way that you put them on? … Read More
Radical Finances
Mint is shutting down: what are your alternatives?
With the announcement that Mint is going away, people are looking for alternatives. But the best option is to use no service at all. If you’re a user of Mint, the personal finance app, you have probably heard the news … Read More … Read More
How to build wealth while being a renter
Not everyone can or should buy or own a home, and that’s okay, because you can still build wealth as a renter. … Read More
Do you know how much it costs to own a car?
A new study shows that the cost of owning a new car is rising sharply, but what does this mean for you, and how can you reduce costs? Cars are one of those places where people have assumptions that they … Read More … Read More
How The Rule of 55 gives you more retirement flexibility
The Rule of 55 allows you to take penalty-free retirement distributions, giving you increased flexibility even in adverse circumstances. … Read More
How PayPal keeps you safer when using a debit card
PayPal eliminates the risk of fraud by safeguarding your payment information online, making paying with a debit card just as safe as anything. … Read More
Should you borrow from your 401(k)?
A 401(k) loan is an enticing prospect during financial hardship, and may seem more preferable than a withdrawal, but the risks are vast. … Read More
Did credit cards ever make financial sense?
The original purpose of credit cards, to buy something without paying for it yet, was never a good financial decision. … Read More
Pouring the jug: How to handle when your income is irregular
I propose an allegory and model for thinking about how to deal with irregular income in a way that will help you reduce risk and uncertainty. … Read More
How I paid off my $40,000 in student loans
The true story of how I paid off my student loans, and the tricks I used to make it happen more easily and quickly. … Read More