Thinking About Debt – When to Pay It Off vs. Invest
When I graduated college, I had a mix of student loans and credit card debt. I was making $15 an…
What Should I Invest in After a Total Market ETF?
So you’ve started investing — maybe you’ve followed the advice to put your first $100 into a Total Stock Market…
How I Knew I Was Ready for High-Risk, High-Return Investments
There’s a lot of hype out there — crypto, AI stocks, speculative funds, and startup investing. You hear stories about…
Why Maxing Out Your 401(k) Is One of the Smartest Moves You Can Make
If you’ve ever been told to “max out your 401(k),” you might be wondering — why is that such a…
Trading vs. Investing – What’s The Difference (And Why I Don’t Trade
One of the biggest misconceptions people have is that investing means picking stocks, watching charts, and timing the market. That’s…
How We Saved $6,000 a Month (Without Feeling Deprived)
When people hear that my wife and I saved $6,000 per month for several years, their first reaction is usually: “That sounds…
The $2 Million Mistake: What My Grandfather’s Portfolio Taught Me About Fees
One of the most important investing lessons I ever learned came from watching what happened to my grandfather’s retirement savings….
I Lost 10% of My Retirement in a Week — Here’s Why I’m Still Investing During This Market Downturn
I Lost 10% of My Retirement in a Week — And Why I’m Still Investing During This Market Downturn Right…