All purchases we make can really be distilled down to 2 categories: 1. The stuff we need. 2. The stuff we want. Where things get a little murky is …

So, you have a 401K. Congratulations! Many don’t. What’s next? You have to decide how much you would like to contribute, of course. And this crucial stage is where …

As the U.S. economy shifts more and more to service based consumption and the “Gig Economy” continues to grow, income taxes may not be quite as simple as receiving …

Well, if you needed any further proof that unchecked capitalism and health care are a toxic combo after Steven Brill’s exposé a few years back, add Mylan’s EpiPen price …

Update: some of the numbers in the following article have changed, but the message still remains the same: avoid short-term consumption trends. About a year and a half ago, …

This article on how long to keep tax records has been updated for the 2025 & 2026 tax years. I strive to be a minimalist. Clutter, whether it’s physical …

The State of Massachusetts gets a big thumbs up from me for just becoming the first state to prohibit employers from asking potential hires about their wage, salary, or …

This article has been updated to reflect Sam’s Club’s policies for 2026. Membership retailers like Sam’s Club and Costco can be a bit intimidating at first. There is the …

There’s a small, but very prominent group of individuals in our society who view money as the end, not the means. Long after all of their monetary needs and …