It's nice to think that anyone can engage in self-improvement. Unfortunately, while there are a few things most people can do, a lot of what we view as self-improvement requires financial …
Personal Finance, Politics, and Race
Yes, personal finance is political. If you know me, you're well aware that I do a lot of work around how various policies impact people's money as well as their lives. It's nice to say something …
Teen Money Lessons: Could a Course Help Your Kids Learn Money?
We're always talking about financial literacy. And how we need more teen money lessons. So, how do our teens learn about money? If you've got kids, you probably want them to make good decisions — …
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Is Financial Literacy REALLY Going to Save Us All?
Financial literacy is a great idea. The reality, though, is that it's probably not enough. In fact, the people who supposedly "need" it are probably better at money than you think. Ah, April. I …
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The Power of Money Mediocrity — Celebrate Financial Progress
It's so easy to get caught up in big monthly income numbers or aggressive debt reduction. But, really, we should start by looking at financial progress — and celebrating our money mediocrity. My …
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How I Botched My Debt Consolidation, Destroyed My Credit and Was Sued by a Bank
We all make money mistakes. Even "nationally recognized financial experts." Gather round, children, and let me tell you the story of my botched debt consolidation. It's no secret that, when my ex …