I don’t know about you, but when I’m confronted with a technology poised to vapourise vast tracts of the economy, to put hundreds of millions out of work, and ultimately to preserve the dregs of human society in a genius robot’s version of an ant farm, well… I look to profit. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } This article can be read by selected Monevator members. Please see […]

Image Source: Pexels Your car is not just a vehicle anymore. It is a rolling computer with sensors, logs, and wireless connections that never seem to sleep. Many drivers in California have no idea how much their cars record until a claim goes sideways. And when the data does show up, it can feel like you are arguing with a machine that already made up its mind. If you want to protect your coverage, you […]

Many legitimate side hustles can help you make money. However, what if I told you there is a way to get paid for doing something you do daily? Be it work mail or endless marketing content, we are checking our emails multiple times a day. It’s a mindless task that we generally do while watching… Read More The post 8 Legit Ways to Get Paid to Read Emails and Make Easy Extra Money appeared first […]

Lotsa people in the FIRE community love KISS. I mean really love KISS. No, no, no. I don’t mean the band, KISS you silly goose! I mean the Keep It Simple Stupid philosophy kind of KISS. More specifically, building wealth by way of index funds. Mostly broad, diversified, low-cost ones. Weighted towards equities. There’s even a name for the simplest (tho maybe not the most appropriate for many) form of this approach: VTSAX and chill.  […]

In January, I was honored to speak at a CampFI event in Florida.  I spoke about The Bucket Strategy, and today I’ll be sharing a portion of my presentation on “How To Refill Your Buckets in Retirement,” based on my experience through 8 years of retirement.  As proof, here’s a photo of me presenting one of the slides you’ll read about in today’s article: “Professor Fritz” teaching The Bucket Strategy at CampFI This is the […]

When a friend is in crisis, sometimes the best thing you can do for them is create a meal train. Meals are often the last thing on someone’s mind when they are dealing with a difficult time or major life event. From the death of a family member to recovery from surgery or cancer treatmentsKeep Reading 13 Best Meal Train Ideas for Families {& How to Easily Set One Up!} was originally published on WhatMommyDoes.com

I got the following email from Chase yesterday: Important: Cash Back Redemption Options Dear Joseph Hendrix: Beginning 3/27/26, you will no longer be able to redeem for a cash back deposit from your Chase Freedom®, Chase Sapphire®, or Chase Ink® credit card(s) to an account held by a financial institution other than Chase. You can continue to redeem for a cash back deposit to an eligible U.S. Chase account or redeem your rewards as an […]

You’re not manifesting what you want because you’re trying to build abundance from a feeling that’s anything but that. Fear, desperation, and scarcity are actually repelling the money you say you want. Let that sit for a second. It’s not your vision board or your affirmations. It’s not that you “don’t believe hard enough.” It’s your emotional frequency. And most manifestation experts don’t explain this properly. This is what we’re diving into on this week’s Money is Emotional episode, “Why You’re Not Manifesting What You Want.”  Why You’re Not Manifesting What You Want You are a manifesting machine, and so am I. We cannot not manifest. We always attract what aligns with the majority of our thoughts, emotions, and energy. If you are operating from: Panic Proving Subtle shame Financial tension Quiet resentment That is the frequency shaping your financial results. This isn’t mystical fluff. It’s physics. Everything carries energy. Your thoughts do. Your words do. Your emotions absolutely do. You don’t build financial peace from internal chaos. You don’t build abundance from contraction. The Hidden Threshold No One Talks About There’s a tipping point in human emotion, and it is courage. Psychiatrist Dr. David Hawkins mapped human emotions on a vibrational scale, from shame and fear at the bottom to courage, and eventually to peace, love, and joy. Below courage, you’re in survival. Above courage, you’re in growth. Courage is the pivot point. Below courage? Survival. Above courage? Expansion. You cannot manifest abundance while emotionally rehearsing disaster. Most people I know are incredibly capable… and quietly operating below the line of courage when it comes to money. They might look successful, give generously, and show up for their families. But internally? Money still feels tight. Expansion feels stressful, and growth feels like pressure. That’s not a strategy problem. That’s an emotional state problem. Stop Using Delulu Affirmations You’ve likely been told to use positive affirmations to help with manifesting what you want. Here’s the only problem with that: If your finances feel shaky and you’re telling yourself, “I am wealthy.” Or, “Money flows to me easily,” your nervous system rolls its eyes. Your body knows when something feels false. But you don’t need to ditch mantras and affirmations. They need a subtle tweak that shifts you from negative to neutral. I call them bridge mantras: I am safe. I am supported. I will get through this. Things are improving. You don’t slam a car from reverse into drive at 70 mph. You slow down and shift to neutral. Then you move forward. Manifestation works the same way. Manifest From Peace, Not Panic Yes, you can manifest from hustle. But you’ll manifest more hustle. You can manifest from proving energy. But you’ll attract clients and situations that require more proving. You can manifest from anxiety, but it will cost you your peace of mind. When I went through two of the toughest years in my business in 2018 and 2019. I undercharged for my services