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 …
Breaking Down the “Minimum Wage Work Ethic”
We hear a lot about the "minimum wage work ethic." But what is it? And are we kind of missing the point? Because, if we're being honest, that minimum wage worker is probably working harder than …
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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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How to Start Investing — What You Need to Know about Making Money with Stocks
The most common question I've been asked recently is this: How do I start investing? So here you go. My guide on how to start investing. With all this volatility and talk of an upcoming recession, …
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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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