🧾 The Financial Cost of Being Single
There is a growing body of economic research examining what is often informally referred to as the “singles tax.” While not an official tax classification, the concept reflects a measurable structural reality:
Single individuals frequently incur significantly higher per-person costs than coupled ...
Feb 16, 2026
Ever Wondered What “Private Equity” Means?
You might have heard the term on the news.Or seen it in a headline.Or heard someone say, “That’s where the smart money goes.”
But what does it actually mean?
Let’s make this simple.
What Is Private Equity?
Private equity is when investors put money into companies that are not listed on the stock...
Feb 16, 2026
🔍 The Marginal Luxury Economy and How It Shows Up in Your Money Dates
If you have been consistent with your Money Dates, you may have noticed a pattern that does not show up neatly in your spreadsheets. Your income may be steady. Your savings automation may be working. Your investing plan may be intact. Yet your discretionary spending feels more pressured and harde...
Feb 10, 2026
🪧 If a Strike Impacts Your Pay: What to Do (and When)
I want to talk about something that’s very real for a lot of nurses right now.
Strikes are happening.Contracts are being renegotiated.Schedules, paychecks, and sense of stability feel uncertain.
And if you’re impacted by a strike or even might be it’s completely normal to feel anxious about money...
Feb 05, 2026
🏛️ The Fed’s New Era: Why Leadership Changes Matter for Your Money
The Federal Reserve doesn’t change leaders often.But when it does, markets pay attention.
A new Fed Chair isn’t just a new face behind the podium.It’s a shift in philosophy, priorities, and how the central bank talks about inflation, jobs, and risk.
And here’s the part most people miss:Markets do...
Feb 05, 2026
📺 What Netflix Can Teach You About Long-Term Wealth
Last week, Netflix reported earnings.
They beat expectations. Subscriptions were driven by a new season of Stranger Things and live NFL games.
Netflix also reportedly shifted its acquisition approach toward Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash deal valued around $72 billion.
And yet the stock s...
Jan 25, 2026
🪙 Silver Explained Simply: Why People Are Paying Attention
Why Silver Is Different
Silver isn’t just something people invest in.
Gold mostly sits in vaults.Silver gets used every day.
Silver is used in:• electronics• solar panels• medical devices• batteries• factories and manufacturing
Because of this, silver’s price is tied to what’s happening in the r...
Jan 20, 2026
🏠 Why Renters Have More Control Right Now
For a long time, rent followed a predictable pattern.
Prices usually went up in the spring and summer.They usually dropped in the fall and winter.
This gave landlords more power, because most people moved at the same time.
What Changed
Since around 2022, this pattern has shifted.
People are movi...
Jan 20, 2026
📉 Current Events: Bonds, Stocks, and What This Means for Retirement
You may hear people say things like
“Bond interest rates went up”or“The 10-year bond crossed 4.2 percent.”
Let’s break that down in plain language.
What Is a Bond
A bond is basically a loan.
You lend money to the government.The government promises to pay you back later.They also pay you interest...
Jan 20, 2026
🚀 Why Small Caps Are Leading Early 2026
To start 2026, one sector of the stock market has been quietly leading: small-cap stocks.
Before we talk performance, it helps to ground this in something tangible: because “small cap” can sound abstract until you can actually picture the types of companies involved.
What does “small cap” actual...
Jan 10, 2026
🧊Do We “Need” Greenland? What This Actually Means.
Recent headlines about Donald Trump renewing interest in Greenland have sparked a lot of speculation: not just politically, but financially.
Trump has framed Greenland as both a national security necessity and a strategic economic asset. On the surface, that sounds significant. But when you dig i...
Jan 10, 2026
🍷Dry January Is Bigger Than a Wellness Trend (and What It Signals Right Now)
If you’ve been paying attention to headlines this week, you’ve probably seen some version of this story:
More people are skipping alcohol this January.
Not quietly, at scale.
Dry January, once a niche wellness challenge, has become a mainstream cultural reset. And this year, it’s not just a lifes...
Jan 04, 2026