1976 Called. It Can’t Believe What a House Costs Now
Happy birthday, America! Honestly, you don’t look a day over 200. I can say that with authority because I was fully sentient in 1976, a high school sophomore with…
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What Are Health Share Plans and Health Sharing Ministries?
Health share plans are alternatives to traditional insurance, but the coverage usually isn’t as good. Members pay a monthly fee, usually a few hundred dollars per month, to help…
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Blind Spots In Your Portfolio That Hurt Your Legacy
When it comes to our money, the things we feel most certain about are often the exact blind spots that quietly derail our long-term plans. We hold onto financial…
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Being Useful is More Attractive Than Being Rich
I recently saw this Reddit post about a man who retired early (FIRE) only to be called a “loser” by his wife go viral. In the man’s own words:…
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Credit Card Debt Holds Americans Back From Estate Planning
Estate planning is a critical step in securing financial stability for loved ones. Yet, nearly half of Americans don’t have any estate planning documents, such as a will or…
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Forbright Bank Review 2026
Forbright Bank is a U.S.-based financial institution focused on deposit products and sustainability-driven banking. It primarily operates online, with limited branch access in Maryland and northern Virginia. Its digital…
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Reader Case Study: Stationed in Japan with the US Marine Corps, Hoping to FIRE
Kat and her husband Jay live in the Okinawa Prefecture of Japan where Jay is stationed as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. They are childfree by choice…
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Talk Your Book: Investing in the Power Grid
Posted June 29, 2026 by Ben Carlson On today’s show, we discuss: Fueling the AI buildout by modernizing and expanding the power grid The bottlenecks in the supply chain…
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U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union $90 Referral Bonus
Update 7/4/26:T&Cs now state it has been extended until 12/31/26 but referral links still say 6/30/26 “2. Promotional Period. The Promotional Period for the Company’s 90 Year Anniversary Referral Program is…
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Home Prices Growing Slower, But Outright Prices Still at All-Time Highs
Home price appreciation remained subdued in April, as the latest data from both FHFA and the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Indices continued to point to a housing market…
