Last Tuesday morning, I was grabbing coffee at a Flying J outside Bakersfield when I overheard two drivers talking about money troubles. One guy mentioned … Read More ›
Three years ago, I was sitting at my kitchen table at 2 AM, surrounded by bills and calculator tape, wondering how I was going to … Read More ›
After running three different businesses over the past decade, I have learned the hard way that your bank can either be your silent partner or … Read More ›
Just about 3 weeks ago, I paid my mortgage entirely from income I earned while sleeping. Not because I have some magical money tree, but … Read More ›
Last month, I watched my Aunts coffee shop burn down just because of a bad wiring a small town solar installer did for him just … Read More ›
Last year, I watched The True Cost documentary, and honestly? It wrecked me. It just seems like I left my body, then i can view … Read More ›
I have been chasing grant money for small businesses for the better part of a decade, and let me tell you something—most of those “comprehensive … Read More ›
I used to think my back pain was just part of getting older. Every morning, I would roll out of bed like a rusty gate, … Read More ›
Last month, I stood in the cereal aisle staring at a box of Cheerios that cost $7.49. Seven. Forty. Nine. For cereal. I actually laughed … Read More ›
Two years ago, I bought into the houseplant hype completely. My apartment reeked of fresh paint and that weird chemical smell you get from new … Read More ›
Last month, a friend of mine, who I will be calling Mike, fell through a rotted section of scaffolding at his construction job. Three broken … Read More ›
Let me start with a confession: I was a Duolingo addict. For three solid years, I maintained my French streak religiously. 1,095 days of green … Read More ›
Just thinking about moving it makes my stomach clench. Last summer, I watched my neighbor Sarah stand in her driveway, crying over a box of … Read More ›
Last Tuesday night, I found myself doing what millions of people do: scrolling through home listings on my phone while lying in bed. My heart … Read More ›
Picture this: I am standing in Golden Gate Park at 6 AM, coffee still working its magic, ready to crush my morning workout. I fire … Read More ›