If you’re looking for a straightforward explanation of investing — and how to make it work in your life — Money for the Rest of Us is for you. I’m a huge proponent of making investing accessible for more folks. That’s exactly what my friend David Stein does in his book Money for the Rest …
Book Review: Money for the Rest of Us by J. David Stein Read More »
Healthcare costs have been on the rise for decades and even with insurance, it can be tough to get access to the care needed. A few days ago, I went to the eye doctor for an exam. One of the options I was given was to have a really cool camera get pictures of the …
Let’s Talk About Healthcare Costs — And Privilege Read More »
There are more women making money than before — at least among certain segments of the population. Is that making us pickier? Before we get into this, I need to acknowledge a couple of points of privilege here. First, this is a very heteronormative outlook and doesn’t take into account different gender identities and sexual …
Women Making Money — Can We Afford to Be Pickier? Read More »
At the risk of TMI, we’re going to look at the cost of reproductive choices. Strap in, kids. It’s about to get real. Back in March, after fighting with insurance companies and healthcare providers for three years over whether I was an adult who knew enough to make my own reproductive choices, I finally had …
Weighing the Cost of Reproductive Choices as a Person with a Uterus Read More »
I’m not into active trading. In fact, I’m all about indexing. I’m the world’s most boring investor. However, I’ve had some questions about trading recently. So I’ve put together this little guide to trading. Current market volatility has many would-be investors skeptical about investing. Yet, the swings are simply part of the markets — ultimately …
Diving Head-First into Investing: A First-Timer’s Guide to Trading Read More »
I learned a while ago that one of the best ways to learn how to save money is to be a PITA. Here are some ways that being a pain in the *ahem* arse can help you save more money. My friend Shanah Bell recently released a great book, The Art of Being a PITA. …
