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This summer, I’m revisiting one of my favorite episodes. If you haven’t heard it, now is the time. If you have, it’s a classic and worth listening to again. Public Release: August 4. Members have access now.Join us. Brad Jacobs has built eight billion-dollar companies, completed more than 500 acquisitions, and created extraordinary returns for shareholders over four decades. Few people understand how great businesses are built better than he does. This conversation is about […]

I got an email yesterday, and I suspect all of you who use Vanguard received the same.   It’s rare for me to write within one day of something happening, but this one is worth it.  I started this article within 1 hour of clicking the button in that email. You all need to be aware of that email, even if you use someone other than Vanguard.  If you’re with a different firm, read this article, […]

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How do you fund maternity leave when you’re self-employed, and no one’s paying you to take time off? I saved three months of living expenses, took 4.5 months off, and didn’t lose momentum in my business. Here’s exactly how I planned it and what I’d do differently next time. Continue reading or listen to the […] The post How To Plan For Maternity Leave When Self-Employed appeared first on The Thought Card.

By Joshua Katz, CPA Founder, Universal Tax Professionals Updated July 29, 2026 When Available Credit Starts Replacing Income: Warning Signs And Next Steps When credit cards start covering groceries, utilities, gas, or other recurring essentials, the issue is often larger than a single high balance. It can mean that monthly income is no longer covering […] The post When Available Credit Starts Replacing Income: Warning Signs And Next Steps appeared first on CuraDebt.

I spent years inside Apple’s world. Badge, laptop, the whole deal. I watched the machine work from the inside, the way the company turns desire into revenue better than almost anyone on the planet. So when Apple rolled out a new leasing program with Klarna this week, my ears perked up for two reasons. One, I do know exactly how good Apple is at making quality, expensive things more affordable. Two, Klarna kinda has a […]

As of 9/27/26, most Discover cards were transitioned to Capital One. Capital One cards work with Paze, so now you might have some new sources of $10 credits! My family just ordered another 3 x $10 of Domino’s last week. To add them, log into Paze at www.paze.com, look to add a new card, click on Capital One, and log into your Capital One account. Paze is a new online checkout shortcut where you don’t […]

Editor’s Note: My wife Nicole and I have used Monarch Money since November 2022. I updated this review in 2026 to include Monarch Money Plus, its retirement forecasting tools, expanded investment analysis, and my experience using the platform for nearly four years. If you have financial goals, you probably already understand the importance of knowing what you spend, what you save, and whether your long-term plan is actually working. The difficult part is bringing all […]

If you’ve spent any time researching financial advisors, you’ve probably come across the word “fiduciary.” It’s often presented as a badge of honor, but many people are left wondering what it actually means in practice. Does it mean an advisor is more trustworthy? Does it change the advice you receive? And should it be one of the deciding factors when choosing who to work with? The short answer is yes—it matters. But understanding why it […]

You can get paid to answer questions online, but how much you make depends on what you already know. If you don’t… The post 17 Sites That Pay You to Answer Questions in 2026 (Up to $220/hr) appeared first on MoneyPantry.com.

Yousuf Rizvi, CPA · Principal and Fractional CFO, Ridgeway Financial ServicesGuest Contributor · CuraDebt · Updated July 29, 2026Cash Crisis Management for Founders and Small Business Owners: What Actually Works When the Runway Is Already ShortFrom CuraDebt · Key TakeawayQuick answer from Yousuf Rizvi, CPA: When a small business cash runway is short, the immediate […] The post Cash Crisis Management for Founders and Small Business Owners: What Actually Works When the Runway Is Already […]

SAVE is officially dead. A federal court entered judgment back in March, ending the plan for good, and loan servicers … Read more

Avoiding reality isn’t recommended. Like the old saying goes, When you argue with reality, you lose, but only 100% of the time. Especially when it concerns your finances. I remember when I was a young trader. Besides taking the 5:20 AM train to Penn Station and making a pit stop at St. Patrick’s cathedral to get me through the day’s carnage, something else is seared in my memory. When I would arrive ever…The post Marked To Make Believe appeared first on A Teachable Moment.