268. “We Make $150K… So why are we broke?”
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Lauren and Mick, a married couple in their 30s with two kids, $93K of…
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Organized Jewelry Theft Ringleader in California Handed 16-Year Sentence
The leader of an organized retail theft ring targeting high-end jewelry stores across Southern California was handed a 16-year prison sentence this week. From April 2023 to May 2024,…
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Analysis: Gas Costs (Not Just Pump Prices) Hit Some States Harder
Pump prices started rising soon after the U.S. began airstrikes in Iran this year. But the price per gallon is just one component of a more important number —…
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Why It’s a Trap [2026]
Picture this: a 2.5% mortgage on $300,000. You need $50,000. Your loan officer offers a cash-out refi — but that new rate doesn’t touch just the $50,000. It resets…
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The Debt Avalanche Method Explained
Getting out of debt is one of the most powerful financial moves someone can make. It frees up cash flow, reduces stress, and creates space to start building real…
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Half of U.S. Credit Card Holders Will Open or Max Out Cards for Holiday Spending
CreditCards.com surveyed 1,500 U.S. residents who held at least one credit card in October 2024 to learn more about how holiday spending will impact Americans’ financial health. Main takeaways:…
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Why Gig Work Isn’t Always Paying Off
Katria Farmer has never felt at home in a traditional office. Even during a graduate school internship, she remembers it feeling “wrong and stifling.” “I was sure…
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What I’ve Learned Writing 500 Blog Posts
As of today, I’ve published 500 blog posts online since January 2017. That’s slightly more than 1 per week. Given this, I wanted to discuss the biggest lessons I’ve…
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DoorDash Promo Codes: 25% Off Up To $15, $10 Minimum With Promo Code BITE25
Update 7/6/26: 25% off $15+, up to $10 with promo code BITE25 Update 6/25/26: 60% off with restaurants with promo code SUMMA60. Valid until 6/30 Update 5/23/26: 40% off…
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SoFi Student Loan Refinance Review
Lender and Bonus disclosure SoFi®: Fixed rates range from 3.99% APR to 9.99% APR with 0.25% autopay discount and 0.125% SoFi Plus discount. Variable rates range from 5.74%…
