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Happy 5/29 Day! Regular readers probably already know that a 529 is a college savings plan. For those new here, well, I guess you just found out! I first started looking into college savings plans in 2007, when my nephew was born. I wanted to give him a little head start. I loved the idea my gift would be multiplied thanks to the power of compound interest. Now, he’s 18 years old! He’ll be off […]
This is a sponsored post. A larger energy bill or reduced work hours can quickly strain your budget. These situations can feel stressful, especially when several costs arrive at once, but short-term financial challenges do not always lead to long-term problems. Small changes to your spending, borrowing, and planning habits can help you manage…
You could argue that the past 10 years or so have created some of the fastest wealth in history. First … Read more
For years, people were told there was only one “safe” path in life: Go to college. Take on debt. Sit in classrooms for four years. Then hopefully land a decent-paying job afterward. But reality has changed. A lot of people with degrees are overwhelmed with student loans, burned out in office jobs, and wondering why nobody mentioned there were other ways to build a successful life. Meanwhile, some workers who skipped the traditional route are […]
Now that school is out, many teens are looking for ways to make money during the summer instead of sitting at home bored. I still remember turning 16 and getting my first summer job. I could not wait to start earning my own money and having some independence. A summer job can help teens:…
[Happy 5/29 day! While it’s not as popular as May 4th (Star Wars) or May 5th (Cinco de Mayo), it may be much more important to your life than either. I originally wrote this article in 2007 after days of reading about to best gift money for my nephew’s college. Nearly 20 years later, the specifics of the plans may have changed, but the overall lessons and logic remain the same. My nephew and niece […]
Ask someone how much they earn and watch them squirm. Ask them how many hours they spent doom-scrolling last week and they will probably just laugh and tell you. We wanted to know how Britain really feels about money in 2026. Not the polished version. The honest version. So we asked 1,679 UK adults a set of questions about saving, anxiety, control and the little money habits nobody usually admits to. The headline finding says […]
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Here’s the thing that’s been bugging a lot of physicians about the whole AI-in-medicine conversation. Everyone keeps asking the same question: Will AI replace doctors? It’s the scary headline. Understandable. But there’s a bigger, more uncomfortable question sitting right underneath it that almost nobody is talking about. Who owns the AI layer, and will physicians have any say in it? Disclaimer: While these are general suggestions, it’s important to conduct thorough research and due diligence […]
I’m in a state of transition. My kids are about to leave home, and for the past 20 years they have served as the axis around which our lives revolved. In preparation for the departure of our eldest (this autumn), I am trying to fill my time with pursuits and relationships that will sustain me once the kids are out of the house. I feel good about the years that have passed. I reduced my […]
Keeping up with the Jones’s is a chronic disease. Affordability is a valid economic concern. Needs like housing , food, energy, and healthcare costs continue to rise. What about the wants? Newsday discussed a major ingredient to the crisis. Parent’s racing to keep up with their neighbors plays a not inconsequential role for many American families inability to save. The piece contained stories about several misguided d…The post Sometimes You Don’t Need What You Want appeared first on A Teachable Moment.
In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how to earn the Capital One 360 Checking referral bonus and cover the key things you should know before opening your account. Capital One 360 Checking Referral Bonus – Step-By-Step Guide At the moment, Capital One is offering a $300 bonus when you open a new 360 Checking account using a referral link and complete the qualifying requirements. Here’s the step-by-step process to earn the bonus. 1. […]
Investing made simple with a global equities tracker fund It’s been a while since I did a “back to basics” post about investing. So here’s a quick reminder… The stockmarket is the best game in town for long-term wealth building. Long term returns on global equities have been about ~10% per year globally. As of […]