Why Americans Are Richer, Happier, And Healthier Than You Think
Recently, I shared a sample budget of a family of four earning $408,000 a year on Twitter, the amount third-party data…
How Much A Family Needs To Earn To Live Comfortably By City: SF #1!
Back in 2018, I wrote that households need to earn $300,000 a year to live a middle-class lifestyle in an expensive coastal…
In Praise Of Unnecessary Suffering (Until It Does You In)
One of the greatest ironies in personal finance is that the people with the most money sometimes live the most…
VCX NAV Estimate: What Fundrise’s Innovation Fund Is Really Worth
When Fundrise’s Innovation Fund (VCX) listed on the NYSE on March 19, 2026, its net asset value was $18.97 a…
What It’s Like Waiting Out A 6-Month IPO Lockup As A Startup Employee
Before I die, I have a whole bucket list I want to get through. One item is experiencing what it’s…
How The Rich Justify Buying $9+ Million Homes They Barely Use
I toured a $9 million house in Honolulu to better understand the luxury housing market. I love real estate, and…
The Optimal Time to Stop Paying for Your Kids’ Activities
With the World Cup on, I’ve been thinking about all the parents currently spending $3,500 to $7,000 a year on…