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Simplification of My Financial Accounts

Simplification of My Financial Accounts

One of my goals for the year is to simplify my financial life. To turn a web of connected accounts into something that is easily understood without a…

Don’t Avoid the Pro Rata Rule

Don’t Avoid the Pro Rata Rule

“How do I avoid the pro-rata rule in retirement? Can I do X to avoid it?” I’ve seen this question numerous times. My general answer…

The Eye of the Beholder

The Eye of the Beholder

How can two groups of people see the same exact facts, the same reality, yet come to polar opposite conclusions?

16 Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care

16 Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care

Self care should be a cornerstone of your weekly routine. Your cup needs to be full, before you can pour the most for others. And a big part of helpi…

Deep Panic Thanks To DeepSeek’s Fast, Open-Source AI Model

Deep Panic Thanks To DeepSeek’s Fast, Open-Source AI Model

China's DeepSeek has shaken up the AI world with the release of an open-source AI model that reportedly outperformed OpenAI's in several benchmarks. …

Best High-Interest Checking Accounts Of January 2025

Best High-Interest Checking Accounts Of January 2025

High-interest checking accounts are where you can get the APY of a savings account, and the spending of a checking account. The post Best High-Intere…

Prepping Our Rental Condo for Sale

Prepping Our Rental Condo for Sale

Hey everyone! I got sick last week, but life is too busy to stay down for long. The tenant at our rental condo chose not to renew the lease and ... R…

Republicans May Propose Cuts To Federal Student Aid

Republicans May Propose Cuts To Federal Student Aid

GOP proposals to cut federal student aid include changes to loans, repayment plans, and tax breaks. See what’s on the table. The post Republicans May…

27 Best Ways To Get Free $20 Instantly & More Easy Cash

27 Best Ways To Get Free $20 Instantly & More Easy Cash

I've used many easy methods to earn money fast and boost income quickly!

PayPal Fined $2M By New York For Data Breach

PayPal Fined $2M By New York For Data Breach

PayPal fined $2M by NY State for cybersecurity failures exposing user data. Learn what this means for consumer safety. The post PayPal Fined $2M By N…

11 Ways To Ask For A Discount (And Actually Get It!)

11 Ways To Ask For A Discount (And Actually Get It!)

Asking for a discount doesn't have to be awkward or rude. Let's run though some practical ways to politely ask for discounts. The post 11 Ways To Ask…

AbeBooks Review: Low Prices On Used Textbooks

AbeBooks Review: Low Prices On Used Textbooks

Looking for an affordable way to buy used textbooks online? You'll want to check out a textbook marketplace like AbeBooks. Learn more in our full rev…

Read this if you’re sick of getting hammered

Read this if you’re sick of getting hammered

We’re starting today with a simple, no-BS rule. Learn this well, and it could tip the scales of your path to ownership forever… The post Read this if…

How to Start a Box Truck Company & Make $1.5M/Year

How to Start a Box Truck Company & Make $1.5M/Year

Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip How to Start a Box Truck Company & Make $1.5M/Year Did you know running a trucking business wi…

BigCashWeb Review: Is BigCashWeb Worth Your Time?

BigCashWeb Review: Is BigCashWeb Worth Your Time?

BigCash pays you to try apps, play games, and answer surveys. Learn what I think of this site in my BigCash Review. Finding real ways to make extra m…

Best Fellowships And Scholarships For Women

Best Fellowships And Scholarships For Women

Free money for college is huge. If you're in search of the best scholarships and fellowships for women, read our extensive list. The post Best Fellow…

What A Trump Presidency Means For Your Finances

What A Trump Presidency Means For Your Finances

Starting on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump is now the 47th President of the United States, this time with JD Vance as his Vice President. Let's dive …

The Art of the Sabbatical w/ Cady North – Episode 935

The Art of the Sabbatical w/ Cady North – Episode 935

When most folks hear the word “sabbatical”, their mind probably goes to a professor with a tweed jacket, who has earned tenure at a prestigious unive…

Medical Loan Refinancing: When It Makes Sense?

Medical Loan Refinancing: When It Makes Sense?

Medical loan refinancing can lower interest for high-income earners like physicians, but it means no income-driven plans and forbearance options. The…

Incentives are Not Instructions

Incentives are Not Instructions

In 2021, I earned more in a month than I had earned in all of 2018. I was 26. Given all the buzz about oligarchy this year, I’ve been reflecting…