Trigger Warning: Dena’s talk included discussion of suicide and suicide attempt. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Okay, I’ll be honest with you. I wasn’t expecting to get all emotional at a conference. I figured I’d sit in … Read more
So check this out. There was a guy who spent years teaching other people how to build wealth, giving totally solid financial advice. He would watch his clients crush it. But ya know what? The whole time he was quietly drowning. This guy couldn’t afford gas. Literally, searching under his car seats for loose change. … Read more
Let me paint you this picture. It’s a Tuesday night, February 24th, 2026. President Trump is at the podium delivering his State of the Union address. The longest address in history at 1 hour and 47 minutes. He’s already covered stuff like tariffs, the Supreme Court, and stock market. But, right in the middle of … Read more
Ah… Retirement. That magical finish line where you’re supposed to trade in the Monday morning alarm clock for a cup of coffee on the back porch, maybe finally learning to play that one killer riff on guitar, or maybe just sleeping in without the guilt. We’ve all got that vision, right? Ya know the dream … Read more
Look, I totally get how the dream of retiring in your 40s is basically the financial equivalent of your band playing an arenas. Everyone wants it. Most people talk about it. But, very few actually pull it off, and even fewer do it without some surprises waiting on the other side. But here’s the thing, … Read more
YouTube’s biggest creator may have just made one of his boldest moves yet, and it has nothing to do with crazy YouTube challenges. Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, just announced that his company Beast Industries is acquiring Step, a banking app built specifically for teenagers and young adults. And honestly? I wanted to give … Read more
So you just came into some money! Woah! Maybe you flipped a property or something and walked away with six figures. Maybe you got an inheritance, a bonus, or sold something for way more than you expected. Wherever you got it from, now you’re sitting there looking at your bank account thinking, “Holy crap, what … Read more
Recently, I was talking to someone who reached out to me by replying to my newsletter. He was asking some questions about what an Roth IRA was and how these types of accounts work. And, if an Roth IRA would work for them. I assured them, they didn’t need to be rich, lucky, or special … Read more
There’s something I see over and over again when I talk with people about money. It usually starts with a deep breath, followed by something like: “I feel stupid for not knowing this stuff.”“I should’ve started years ago.”“I’m almost 40 and I’m just now paying attention.” Let me say this as clearly as possible. There … Read more
Let’s talk about investing the way most people think it works. You open an app, you pick a few “hot” stocks, you feel like Warren Buffett, or some high roller for a couple of weeks, but then one earnings report comes in like a flying elbow off the top rope and your portfolio looks like … Read more