In October 2023, we upgraded to a larger finished home we didn't need. Three years later, I want to share whether it was worth it, so you can make a better decision if you're tempted to do the same.

At almost 50, I’m never doing a gut remodel again. Everyone who has survived one has the same thousand-yard stare. It’s the look of someone who spent two years arguing about grout color and waiting on ...

Empower Personal Cash is a cash management account (CMA) that provides similar interest rates to a high-yield savings account. Launched in 2019, Personal Capital Cash is now Empower Personal Cash. It ...

If you don’t believe the world will grant your children a fair chance to succeed, you may want to take matters into your own hands as parents. One way is to set them up for financial ...

Stocks have returned roughly 10% a year since 1926. The question is: What percent of Americans own stocks? According to a 2023 Gallup poll, roughly 61% of Americans own stocks. That’s up from 58% in ...

As a shareholder of Tesla only since 2H2018, I wanted to share my thoughts on whether to buy, sell, or keep holding Tesla stock. The share price has risen meteorically, especially after Trump won the ...

One of the greatest ironies in personal finance is that the people with the most money sometimes live the most uncomfortably. After spending another summer in Honolulu with my parents, I've been ...

The other day I made $10 winning a set of tennis at a public park. It was a funny situation because I didn't set out to make money playing tennis. It just happened. I was hitting with my long-time ...

Are you considering buying San Francisco real estate in 2025 and beyond? Whether you’re dreaming of owning a home in the city to raise a family or exploring investment opportunities, you’ve come to ...

In April 2026, I gave up my private sports club membership. The stock market was correcting again due to the war in Iran, oil and inflation had shot up, and I figured it was time to cut expenses and ...

Have you ever thought about getting away from it all and retiring in Hawaii? My parents retired in Hawaii 17 years ago and I’d love to join them. They live a simple life with a paid off house and a ...

Artificial intelligence will shape the future, and we’re just at the dawn of this revolution. In 20 years, we don’t want our children or friends to ask us why we didn’t invest in AI or work in AI.