Credit Card Gamification: Are Reward Apps Worth the Hype?
We all know the thrill of earning cash back or points on our credit cards. But in recent years, a...
Career Sabbaticals: Budgeting If You’re Taking Time Off Work
Taking a career sabbatical might sound like a luxury reserved for the ultra-wealthy or free-spirited digital nomads. But more people...
Renters REITs: How to Invest Without Buying a House
Homeownership has long been sold as the ultimate milestone of adulthood and wealth-building. But with record-high home prices, steep mortgage...
The NFT Side Hustle: Can Digital Collectibles Boost Your Personal Loan Eligibility?
In a world where digital assets like NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are redefining ownership and income, it’s fair to ask: can...
Six Times I Learned More About Business From My Mortgage Than My MBA
You expect an MBA to teach you how to analyze markets, build business models, and lead teams. And it does....
“I Traveled With Just a Debit Card—Here’s Everything That Went Wrong (and Right)”
Let me start with a disclaimer: I didn’t plan to travel with just a debit card. But after a whirlwind...
What Would It Take to Be ‘Uninsurable’? Let’s Get Morbid
Most of us think of insurance as a safety net: something we hope we’ll never need, but are glad to...
This $200 Fix Raised My Appraisal by $12K — Here’s the Math
When I got the email from my lender saying we were moving into the appraisal phase of my refinance, I...
High-Yield Chaos: What They Don’t Tell You About ‘Smart’ Savings Accounts
“Earn 4.5% APY with zero fees!” Sound familiar? These high-yield savings account ads have taken over financial newsletters, social media,...
The Psychology of Credit: How Your Mindset Messes with Your Money
For many of us, credit isn’t just a number—it’s an emotional roller coaster. It feels personal. One minute you’re proud...