The Perfect House To Raise A Family In A Big City
Since 2003, I've been climbing up the property ladder to find the perfect house in a big city. What I've realized is that there's no...
Don’t Beat Up Your Opponents Too Badly While Smiling
If you want career, financial, and social success, don't beat up your opponents too badly while smiling if you know what's good for you. This...
No Rush To Pay Off Your Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Before It Resets
During my days of purchasing homes with mortgages, I had a fondness for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). The appeal lay in securing a lower interest rate...
From Full-Time To Part-Time Fatherhood: A Tricky Transition
When my son was born in April 2017, I promised to become a full-time father until he turned five. I was so serious about this...
The Stock Market Is Absolutely The Economy, Here’s Why
One of the most common pushbacks I get from some of my investing and economy-related articles is that the stock market isn't the economy. To...
A Vacation Spending Guide: The True Cost Is More Than You Think
Wondering how much to spend on vacation while being fiscally responsible and still having a good time? In this post, I offer a vacation spending...
You Will Never Run Out Of Money Because You’re Rational
Have you ever feared running out of money? I have. This fear is why there's a phenomenon called the “one more year syndrome,” where workers...
The Financial Doom And Gloom You See Is Probably Not Real
For over a decade, I've been witnessing a phenomenon that has left me scratching my head. A commenter will say how the economy is suffering...
How Homeowners And Renters See The Economy Differently
It's fascinating how two people can interpret a single image so differently. The same holds true for how homeowners and renters perceive the current economy....