Tag: investing

Why I Stopped Trusting Banks and What I Did Instead

Why I Stopped Trusting Banks and What I Did Instead

My Bank Betrayed Me Look, I'm gonna level with you. I used to be one of those people who thought banks were the safest place for their money. I mean, they're regulated, right? What could...
The Honest Truth About Investing in Your 30s (I Made a Lot of Mistakes)

The Honest Truth About Investing in Your 30s (I Messed Up Alot)

I Was an Idiot in My 20s Look, I'm gonna be straight with you. I wasted my 20s. There, I said it. I spent more time figuring out what to watch on Netflix than figuring...
Why I Stopped Trusting 'Experts' and Began Managing My Own Finances

Why I Stopped Trusting ‘Experts’ and Started Managing My Own Money

Look, I'm Not a Finance Guru Let's get this out of the way right now. I'm not some fancy financial advisor with a wall of certifications. I'm just a guy named Tom who's made alot...
Why I Left My Banking Job to Sell Crypto in Dhaka

Why I Quit My Banking Job to Sell Crypto in Dhaka

It Started with a Bet Look, I'm not gonna lie. I was that guy. The one with the crisp suits, the leather briefcase, the committment to the banking grind. I worked at Bangladesh Investment Bank,...
Why I Stopped Trusting 'Financial Experts' and Started Managing My Own Money

Why I Stopped Trusting ‘Financial Experts’ and Started Managing My Own Money

My Financial Epiphany at a Coffee Shop Look, I'm gonna be honest with you. I used to be that guy. The one who blindly trusted financial advisors, who nodded along as they tossed around terms...
Why I Stopped Trusting 'Financial Gurus' and Started Listening to My Barista

Why I Stopped Trusting ‘Financial Gurus’ and Started Listening to My Barista

Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Side Hustle Look, I'm gonna level with you. I've been in this game for over two decades. Started as a wide-eyed intern at a stuffy...
Why I Stopped Trusting 'Experts' and Began Managing My Own Finances

Why I Stopped Trusting ‘Experts’ and Started Managing My Own Money

My Financial Awakening Look, I'm gonna be honest here. I used to be that guy. The one who'd blindly follow what some suit on TV said about the stock market. The one who thought a...
Why I Stopped Trusting 'Financial Gurus' and Started Listening to My Barista

Why I Stopped Trusting ‘Financial Gurus’ and Started Listening to My Barista

Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Side Hustle Look, I'm gonna level with you. I've been in this game for 22 years. Started as a beat reporter in Dhaka, worked my...
Why I Stopped Trusting 'Financial Gurus' and Started Thinking for Myself

Why I Stopped Trusting ‘Financial Gurus’ and Started Thinking for Myself

Look, I'm gonna level with you... I was sitting at a conference in Austin, Texas, back in 2018, listening to some self-proclaimed financial guru droning on about 'passive income streams' and 'the power of compunding'....
The Unvarnished Truth About Investing: A Rant from a Cynical Editor

The Honest Truth About Investing: A Rant from a Jaded Editor

Look, Let's Be Real Here I've been in this game for over 20 years. I've seen the highs, the lows, and the downright ridiculous. I'm Sarah, by the way. Sarah Mitchell. Senior editor at some...