The 7 Types of Rest Your Brain Actually Needs—And Sleep Isn’t One of Them

We’re conditioned to believe that sleep is the ultimate cure for exhaustion. And while getting a solid eight hours is undeniably essential for physical health, many people wake up feeling just as tired as when they went to bed. Why? Because not all tiredness is solved with sleep. Your brain, which is constantly processing, planning,…

She’s Not High Maintenance—You’re Just Not Budgeting for Her Right

Image by Alexandra Maria of Pexels The phrase “high maintenance” has become a casual insult, especially aimed at women who enjoy a certain lifestyle, appearance, or level of care. But beneath that label is often a deeper misunderstanding: it’s not that she’s asking for too much. It’s that you haven’t accounted for what she values…

Why So Many Couples Are Choosing To Rent—Even When They Can Afford To Buy

Image by Ivan Samkov of Pexels There was a time when renting was seen as a temporary stepping stone—a financial necessity for young people on their way to “real” adulthood, aka homeownership. But today, many couples with steady incomes, good credit, and enough savings to afford a down payment are actively choosing to rent. Not…

Everything He Touches Dies

It’s not as though we weren’t warned. Everything Trump Touches Dies: A Republican Strategist Gets Real About the Worst President Ever. That was published in 2018. This was published a few days after Trump won, digesting Timothy Snyder’s warning: Is Trump trying to kill us? Authoritarian expert says yes. Here’s how. (Professor Snyder has since…

The Real Cost of Becoming a Content Creator (And Is It Worth It?)

Image by Anna Nekrashvich of Unsplash Becoming a content creator looks like a dream job. You’re your own boss, you get paid to post online, and people send you free stuff. What’s not to love? But behind the filters and edited videos is a job that demands time, money, mental stamina, and relentless consistency. Before…

The Secret to Financial Miracles (for proof it works, read till the very end)

(This was inspired by a discussion in my online community, The Wealth Connection. I listened with awe to women who put this principle into practice and reported miraculous changes.) You want to create financial miracles? Let me tell you how. The secret is deceptively simple, incredibly powerful, yet can be so uncomfortable, many won’t want…

15 Stocks That Can Still Help You Reach Your Financial Goals This Year

Image by Pixabay of Pexels As we navigate through 2025, the stock market continues to present both opportunities and challenges for investors aiming to meet their financial goals. Despite market volatility, certain stocks have demonstrated resilience and potential for growth. Here’s a curated list of 15 stocks across various sectors that could help you achieve…

Track Real Returns from Irregular Investment

When you invest in mutual funds through a Systematic Investment Plan, each contribution you make – monthly, quarterly, daily, or at any other interval – is invested at different times and with different Net Asset Values. Every installment counts as its own investment, which means that each contribution will experience different market conditions, and holding…