Finding hobbies to do at home are all the rage. If you keep mentally poking yourself and saying “I need a hobby,” then maybe it’s time to listen to that inner voice. This is a guest post from my …
The Truth About Credit Scores — The Post You Asked For
Here's the truth about credit scores, how they work, and why they don't seem to actually reflect your level of financial capability. Since writing about the way I accidentally destroyed my credit, …
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Tell Me — What’s the Hourly Wage at Which Someone Deserves Nice Things?
We talk a lot about what's "smart" for people to spend money on. We also tend to believe that you only deserve nice things after you've "earned" them. So, what's that threshold? What's the magical …
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Self-Improvement and Privilege
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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