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Is Financial Independence (FI) a White Privilege?

Just to say up front, I don’t expect a single blog post to solve an issue as complex as the racial wealth gap. If I do in fact have white privilege, what I hope might come from this post is to use that privilege to advance the conversation by pointing to some...

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Dealing with Life’s Curve Balls

There’s one particular line item I really hate in a cash flow tracker (a.k.a. budget): the “Miscellaneous” category! This is not a fun category to budget for. It’s not an exciting vacation or a new pair of shoes. Instead, it’s some random, unplanned punch to the gut...

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The Power of Unplugging

After getting updated on everything happening in Ukraine, I want to suggest something radical. I propose that we take some time for our mental health and give ourselves a break. The American Psychological Association (APA) reports that 86% of Americans constantly or...

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Falling In (and Out of) Love with My Money Mentors

Happy Valentine’s Day! This year, I celebrate my latest loves in the world of personal finance, and say goodbye to some old ones. With so much competing information out there, it can be hard to know where to turn for trusted advice on money. And will the leaders you...

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