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Collecting Sports Cards: Hobby or Investment?

It only makes sense that the highest paid athlete would be depicted on the most valuable sports card. That is to say, Angels outfielder...

The Game of Monopoly: 4 Interesting Facts & 4 Winning Strategies

Since it first hit store shelves in 1935, the board game Monopoly has sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. Over five billion...

The Coming Reckoning of the COVID Economy (And 3 Ways to Prevent It)

“Whether we like it or not the economy is getting restructured and our democratic institutions have a role to play.” ~ Sarah Miller,...

5 Financial Quotes to Live By

In terms of personal finance, there is no magic wand to wave to make money appear. What we are fortunate to have, however, is sound...

The Tipping Point: 3 Reasons Why Leaving a Tip Has Got to Go

When you read the title of this post, you might think: Wow, this guy is against tipping, what a cheapskate. You are right, I am against...

The 5 Most Common Arguments Against Student Debt Forgiveness (And Why They Are Wrong)

The 1.5 trillion dollar student loan crisis is completely changing the landscape of our nation, both figuratively and literally....

Compound Interest: Money's Super Power

It is now time that we take a good hard look at the most important concept of the whole monetary system: compound interest. Warren...

The Top 5 Songs About Debt & Financial Struggle

The Top 5 Songs About Debt & Financial Struggle The best musicians of each generation make songs that capture the feelings of the moment....

Making a Budget: The First Step On The Road from Debt to Wealth

Making a Budget: The First Step on the Road from Debt to Wealth “Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen six, result...