Personal Finance

In March 2019, Suze Orman made the ridiculous claim that she has never bought a cup of coffee. “I wouldn’t buy a cup of coffee anywhere, ever — and I can afford it — because I would not insult myself by wasting money that way,”Suze Orman, CNBC Of course you can afford a cup of coffee, Suze. You already own a private jet and private island, what's a cup of coffee in the … [Read more...] about Suze Orman’s Coffee Story Shows Why Personal Finance Gurus Should Be Ignored

The personal finance industry is filled with sound bites and one-liners that sound good without making an impact. Below are five pragmatic personal finance hacks that will move the needle. These aren't easy, but if they were, everyone would be rich. Photo by Suzanne D. Williams on Unsplash Live Below Your Means Once you make a certain amount of money, there is … [Read more...] about Five Personal Finance Tips That Actually Work

With all of my writings about living frugally and maximizing your hierarchy of savings, you might be shocked that I'm completely against keeping a budget. Here's the deal, I have never kept a budget. Not only are they a waste of time, but they can actually deceive you and cause you to spend more money. Aside from causing you to spend more money, managing a budget … [Read more...] about Why You Should Not Keep a Budget