In order to answer the question why, there will be hard work. Nothing in life that is worth achieving comes without a cost. Even after reading the articles on this website, you may still have struggles with money issues, but you will be empowered to attack them and confident in the course that you plot. … Read more
This is part of a series. If you have not read the articles that build up to this one, I recommend that you do so first. Answering the Question Why About Your Money Monkey Brain’s Common Weapons Money Comes and Money Goes Cracking the Whip on Your Money A Contract on Your Life What if … Read more
Ah, retirement. The blissful dreams of kicking your feet back and watching the world go by. What will it take to get there? Should I believe the rules of thumb? What is up with Jason’s facial expression? All this and more in this episode of the personal finance frequently asked questions series. How Much Do … Read more
This is part of a series. If you have not read the articles that build up to this one, I recommend that you do so first. Answering the Question Why About Your Money Monkey Brain’s Common Weapons Money Comes and Money Goes Cracking the Whip on Your Money A Contract on Your Life What if … Read more
“The real minimum wage is zero.” – Thomas Sowell Even though going to the gym typically only takes me about 40 minutes – 5 minutes of driving each way and 30 minutes of working out – my Monkey Brain is incredibly lazy. Why spend 40 minutes huffing and puffing when I could sit at home … Read more
This is part of a series. If you have not read the articles that build up to this one, I recommend that you do so first. Answering the Question Why About Your Money Monkey Brain’s Common Weapons Money Comes and Money Goes Cracking the Whip on Your Money A Contract on Your Life What if … Read more
“Bene, Don Corleone. I need a man who has powerful friends. I need a million dollars in cash. I need, Don Corleone, all of those politicians that you carry around in your pocket, like so many nickels and dimes.” –Virgil “The Turk” Sollozzo, The Godfather “You can’t shine a turd.” –Rob Gowen “And what most … Read more
“If you think nobody cares whether you’re alive or dead, try missing a couple of mortgage payments.” –Unknown CNBC recently reported an investigation of a couple that President Obama cited as “responsible homeowners” when pushing for mortgage refinancing and debt forgiveness programs. The couple, Val and Paul Keller, never missed a mortgage payment, but they … Read more
This is part of a series. If you have not read the articles that build up to this one, I recommend that you do so first. Answering the Question Why About Your Money Monkey Brain’s Common Weapons Money Comes and Money Goes Cracking the Whip on Your Money A Contract on Your Life What if … Read more
Mobile payment apps like Cash App have revolutionized how we handle transactions. From splitting bills to paying for goods and services, these apps have made financial transactions swift and simple. However, what happens if a random person sent me money on Cash App unexpectedly? Is it a blessing or a potential scam? This article sheds … Read more