Millennials (or Generation Y), and people who were born between 1981–1996. As of 2024, this makes millennials between the ages of 28–43. This is the generation that got the infant version of the internet,…
The United States has the largest trade deficit in the world, and while deficits are not necessarily bad, there are problems that can come from outsourcing labor and having a domestic industry that is…
There is so much financial advice on the internet that no matter what you do, there will always be someone who thinks you’re doing it wrong. Combine this with the modern “maxing” culture and…
What is it with rich people and asking silly, easy-to-answer questions online just to have an opportunity to show off how much money they have? No matter how much money people have, it is…
There are taxes on everything, and even when you feel like you have a handle on what they are and how much you owe, they change or you get surprised by something new. It…
It’s easy to sink into our small circles of the internet that act as sounding boards designed to cause outrage and collect confirmation bias points as if it were akin to collecting coins in…
Despite what many “business experts”, influencers, and thought leaders on LinkedIn might say, employers have a responsibility to care for, respect, and compensate their employees in return for the employees selling their lives to…
We will always recommend that employees talk about how much they earn, without reservation. You are protected by law and companies cannot punish you for talking about how much you are paid. However, that…
The modern relationship between employer and employee is a fertile ground for exploitation. As our elected officials roll back and repeal existing regulations, these relationships evolve ever more to resemble the feudal agreement of…
The United States is the world leader in incarceration. With our national incarceration rate at 614 per 100,000 people, it is far more than the next country down the line, the U.K. which has…
Tariffs have jumped into the headlines once again in recent weeks as Donald Trump has made several promises about raising tariffs on many of the United States’ trading partners. But tariffs are not new,…
Is it worth it to save money anymore? Does it make sense to contribute to your retirement savings if it seems like inflation, corporate greed, corruption, and wage stagnation all but guarantee it will…
Key points Your retirement goal should be based on your expected/anticipated yearly expenses. Don’t set arbitrary financial goals based on someone else’s life, set goals for yourself Also: Take this quiz to see if you’re…
If you've been putting money into your 401(k) for your whole career, the amount of money in your account can start to look really tempting, especially during times of unemployment or economic hardship. Typical…
Key points There is no “standard” retirement contribution goal. You should save what you can afford. Most people can’t afford to save for retirement, don’t sacrifice your family well-being today for retirement. Also: Take this…
Key points: After a certain point, it doesn’t matter where you put your money, you will have too much to spend. Don’t forget why you work, you weren’t born to live in a cubicle.…
Key points You can always stop working a desk job and focus on your family whenever you want. Your years are the most valuable resource you have. Also: Is your 401(k) optimized for your retirement…
Key points Suing over a will is often expensive and a lost cause. Most care workers are prohibited from accepting gifts or money. Also: Take this quiz to see if you’re on track to retire (Sponsored)…
Key points: A net worth in the millions is more than enough money to retire. Working after this point is a personal preference. Money can always be reinvested, and you can start work again,…
If you are feeling the effects of inflation and are struggling to make all the monthly payments work, maybe you are going over all of your expenses trying to see where you can cut…
