Okay, Doomer

Okay, Doomer

Hi Reader, Kyla Scanlon posted an excellent video on Doomerism, which is essentially an extreme form of pessimism, or a predisposition to catastrophizing as a threat response. This is more than a penchant for claiming the world is going to end. This is predicting a...
Does Time Equal Money?

Does Time Equal Money?

Hi Reader, My daughter is the wealthiest member of our household. It isn’t because she has a small amount saved away for a future college education, or business venture, or first home, or whatever she might deem to be the best use of funds as a young adult. It isn’t...
Your House Is Not an Investment

Your House Is Not an Investment

Hi Reader, Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions you make in your life. Sometimes it’s a decision you make multiple times. But the first time usually feels like the biggest and scariest. So of course you want to make sure you’re making the right...
What is Financial Freedom?

What is Financial Freedom?

Hi Reader, Financial Freedom. Financial Independence. Retirement. You can call it whatever you want, and there are always going to be subtle differences in how we each might define it, but ultimately it means “not having to work.” This is the goal for many Americans,...