Your parents worked less & lived better: Here’s the math
Something feels off, and most of us have felt it for years without quite being able to name it. You work more hours than your parents did. You earn more dollars than they did at […]
15 pro-backed tips to manage your money better
Personal Finance Tips to Help You Manage Your Money Better Building the financial future you want starts with a single step. You have the power to shape your own success, regardless of your income or […]
When the world catches fire, where do you hide your money?
The world is at war. As I am writing this, the U.S. and Israel-backed campaign in Iran has entered its fifth week. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively locked down. There have been over a […]
10 ways to save money amid rising rent & gas prices
10 Ways to Start Saving Money Start saving money by setting specific goals, budgeting, automating savings, maintaining separate accounts, and monitoring your progress. One of the most important aspects of financial wellness is learning how […]
Low effort, high margin: Inside a surprisingly profitable niche
I recently found an online arbitrage niche that made me hundreds of dollars from the comfort of my own home. You don’t have to own a business, you don’t have to have a physical shop […]
The paralysis problem: Why 72% of Americans think the economy is bad
72% of Americans Think the Economy Is Bad (March 2026) The Short Version: A Pew survey found 72% of Americans have a negative view of the economy, with nearly 40% expecting things to get worse. […]
From sprawling to shoebox: How much house does $400k buy across the US?
Living Large or Squeezing In? How Much Space the $400K National Median Home Price Buys in the Largest U.S. Cities In many large Western and Northeastern cities, the national median sale price of $400,000 may […]
5 common senior scams in the US
Common Senior Scams in the US Scams that target elderly people are far more common than you might expect. Thousands of seniors fall victim to financial fraud, government impersonation, romance scams, and tech support scams […]
Strait of Hormuz & US oil investments: Proceed with caution
Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to make gas prices affordable again. But after killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei alongside Israel, well, that is another campaign promise broken for MAGA. As I write this, the price […]
‘Ugly duckling’ investor sounds alarm bells on private credit
At the Capstone Student Investment Conference 2026 (CSIC 2026), Robotti & Company founder Robert Robotti spoke about his strategy of investing in ugly ducklings he believes are poised to turn into swans. Background on Bob Robotti Before […]