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Why bonds suddenly look interesting again
After a brutal few years, a lot of people are wondering if bonds are broken and whether they should just sit in cash instead. Here’s why I think high-quality bo…
Why Singapore Airlines is making record revenue but less profit
Singapore Airlines is flying more people than ever and breaking revenue records, yet profits and dividends are under pressure. Here’s what’s really going on beh…
The student loan deadlines you can’t afford to miss (and how to get a 1% rate cut)
There are two big student loan deadlines that are easy to mix up: your personal 90‑day deadline to pick a repayment plan, and the longer deadline to lock in a 1…
Planning for the future: honest money talks with our almost-grown son
In the next 18 months, our 22‑year‑old son will graduate, get married, and likely buy a home. Here’s how we’re talking through big decisions like renting vs. bu…
4 steps to escape a bad car loan and take back your paycheck
If your car loan is eating your paycheck and you owe more than the car is worth, you are not stuck. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the numbers, the two re…
What a wild money drama can teach you about work, wealth, and love
On the surface, this story is a chaotic rom-com about a burnt‑out office worker and his CEO neighbor. Underneath, it’s packed with lessons about overwork, lifes…
What really happens when your wife earns more than you
What actually happens to a relationship when she out-earns him? I walk through what large studies found about breakups, cheating, stress, and housework—and what…
When your property taxes explode and your home stops feeling affordable
Across the country, homeowners are opening their tax bills and realizing they can’t actually afford the homes they thought they bought. Let’s walk through why p…
What the former deputy commissioner wants you to know about Social Security
A former deputy commissioner of Social Security says the program is not going bankrupt—but changes are coming. Here’s what that likely means for your benefits, …
Should you really wait until 70 to claim Social Security?
You’ve probably heard that you should delay Social Security as long as possible. But most people don’t — and there are good reasons why. Here’s how the math act…
