The California Effect
One of the reasons I don’t write as often these days is that my life has gradually evolved into a Personal Finance Bubble. The people around me have learned to…
Kate Winslet’s Gen Z Daughter Doesn’t Have Social Media
Mia Threapleton, 24, says her mother, Kate Winslet, influenced her decision not to have social media. In an interview with Elle published on Thursday, the actor spoke about her upbringing…
12 Best Online Banks of May 2025: Money Crashers
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I Quit My Corporate Job to Work Remotely From Koh Samui, Thailand
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Martina Smidova, a 29-year-old digital nomad living in Koh Samui, Thailand. It has been edited for length and clarity. At 25,…
Bogleheads – Life After FIRE
Last year, I published a podcast with one of my favorite financial writers, Morgan Housel. You may remember that the episode was a recording of a Bogleheads meeting and the…
How to Build a Kitchen (and Why)
Well, looks like it has happened again. Since the last time we spoke, I got sucked into building my 17th(?) kitchen, and I have finally emerged from its messy yet…
‘the Last of Us’ Season 3: Cast, Plot, Premiere Date, What to Know
Warning: Major spoilers ahead for “The Last of Us” season two. “The Last of Us” season two ends with a bang, as Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) finally…
10 Best New Brokerage Account Promotions & Bonus Offers of May 2025
Open and fund your account by the stated offer end date, currently March 31, 2025 Make a qualifying deposit of at least $2,000 — but you must deposit at least…
The Escape Artist – FIRE in the UK
In honor of finally getting my UK passport, and therefore completing this long journey to citizenship, I am releasing my UK FIRE episode. Barney, from The Escape Artist, joined me…
Kpop Fans Desperate for Photos of Idols Are Driving Samsung Phone Rentals
It’s the new K-pop concert starter kit: a T-shirt emblazoned with your favorite singer’s name, a band light stick, and a rented Samsung phone with a razor-sharp zoom. K-pop fans…