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Six Dumb Misconceptions About The Economy (that the Politicians Want You To Believe)
Well, it looks like we’re here in another US election year already. As Advanced Mustachians, we already know that the ongoing battle of Harris …
On Radical Audacity
The other day, a friend asked me what I thought of the “money manifestation” courses she keeps seeing online. Maybe you’ve seen their ads, too: Relat…
Savvy System Review 2025: The Virtual Savvy VA Training
You want to learn how to become an effective virtual assistant but don't know where to start. Some virtual assistant courses miss the mark, leaving y…
Reader Analytics Survey + Book Club
This is the first annual FAANG FIRE reader survey. Were you ever curious whoreads FAANG FIRE and how you compare? How many are already FIRE? Whatare …
D I Why?
“Are you ready to learn how to change the oil in the car?” 12-year-old me: “Dad… when I am old enough to have a car, I will …
We’re Having Fun, Right?
The other morning, I woke up with a strange impulse: I wanted to go to the mall. Work had been particularly intense for a couple of weeks, so wanderi…
Volatility Is Back on the Menu
Volatility is back, but for long-term investors, it’s business as usual. Focus on your goals, stick to your plan, and avoid panic decisions. Re…
TST Surfer Review – A Nice Entry-Level Commuter Ebike
Ebikes come in many different styles, but for commuting and getting around in a city, I’ve developed a real appreciation for step-thru ebikes. Their …
Streamlining Into the Void
I typically follow a simple social media strategy: Get incensed or enthused about a topic, then make a quippy, shareable, and, crucially, under-90-se…
Kibanda Repairs & Summer Reading
September. Labor Day. Already. Ah well, it has been a great summer here at Kibanda. This was the year we conclusively decided not to tear it do…
A "Real" Summer.
This summer was really challenging. I think it was one of the tougher summers I’ve experienced. Tougher than last year when I was laid off. I a…
Why I Am Ditching our EV
3 years ago we bought a new electric vehicle. I am in the process of getting rid of it. If you have spent any amount of time online you have definite…
The Financial Case for Creativity
Ever since that cursed Shein brand trip last summer in which American influencers toured the company’s Guangzhou factories and marveled aloud at how …
Maybe She’s Born with It, Maybe Her Mom’s the CFO of Kraft Heinz
Almost 10 years ago, I lived in a city surrounded by hordes of other early 20-somethings. We were Venn diagrams of friend groups connected by mutual …
The Capital Gaze
A few weeks ago, I received an email from a listener who was grappling with the hollow trappings of prestige. She described graduating from an MBA pr…
Three inspiring people you need to know about
Picture this: A 12-year-old boy, one of four kids, sits at his computer in the early 1990’s, planning a family vacation. Using travel points fr…
We Live in a Society
When we first moved to California, our next-door neighbors—a very kind Gen X couple—knocked on our door and invited us over for dinner. In the follow…
Just Asking Questions
Imagine for a moment that you have a magic browser plugin. When activated while viewing your portfolio, this mystical Chrome extension can scan your …
29 Best Apps & Games That Pay Real Money Instantly (2025)
If you're like most people, then you enjoy playing games on your phone or computer. Most of those games are free, so you may be wasting some money-ma…