Tag: investing
Why I Stopped Trusting ‘Experts’ and Started Managing My Own Damn Money
My Financial Awakening at a Dive Bar in Dhaka Okay, look. I’m gonna level with you. About three months ago, I was at this little bar in Dhaka, right? Place was called The Rusty Nail....
The Honest Truth About Cryptocurrency: I Tried It, Here’s What Happened
Let Me Tell You About the Time I Lost $1,287 on Bitcoin Okay, look. I’m gonna be honest with you. I’m not some finance guru. I’m just a regular guy who’s made a lot of...
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. Then, on June 15th, 2017, my bank...
Why I Stopped Trusting Banks and What I Did Instead
My Bank Betrayed Me Look, I’m gonna be honest here. I used to be one of those people who thought banks were basically your financial best friends. I mean, they’ve got all your money, right?...
Why I Stopped Trusting ‘Experts’ and Started Managing My Own Damn Money
My Financial Awakening at a Dive Bar in Dhaka It was 2015, I was 38, and I was done. I was sitting at this little dive bar near my place in Dhaka, nursing my fourth Black...
Why I Stopped Trusting ‘Financial Gurus’ and Started Thinking for Myself
My Wake-Up Call Look, I’m gonna be honest with you. I used to be that guy. The one who read every finance book, followed every ‘guru’ on social media, and nodded along like a bobblehead...
Why I Stopped Trusting ‘Financial Gurus’ and Started Listening to My Barista
Look, I’m gonna level with you I’ve been in this finance game for way too long. Twenty-odd years, give or take. I’ve seen trends come and go, markets crash and rebound, and I’ve probably read...
Why I Stopped Trusting Banks and What I Did Instead
My Bank Betrayed Me (And Yours Probably Will Too) Look, I’m gonna level with you. I used to be that guy. The one who’d walk into a bank, smile at the teller, and feel all...
The Honest Truth About Money: A Finance Editor’s Rant (And Advice)
Let’s Get Real About Money Look, I’ve been in this finance game for over two decades. Twenty-two years, to be exact. I’ve seen it all. The booms, the busts, the scams, the wins. And honestly?...
Why I Stopped Trusting ‘Experts’ and Started Managing My Own Money
My Financial Awakening at a Diner in Des Moines Look, I’m gonna level with you. I used to be that guy. The one who blindly trusted financial advisors, who nodded along as they spewed jargon...













