This article is part of a series on personal finance during the coronavirus pandemic. Please check out the Coronavirus and Your Finances Series (link will open in a new window). In fact nothing is said that has not been said before. –Terence History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce. –Karl Marx (no, I’m … Read more

Tomorrow to fresh woods, and pastures new –John Milton As you know, we recently moved from Virginia to Texas. Being the diligent financial planner that I am, I budgeted for the move, and we set aside money each month so that when the move came, we could pay for the move with cash. That was … Read more

Have you ever wondered how managing shared expenses can become a breeze? Enter the realm of the Cash App joint account – a revolutionary way to handle finances collaboratively. Whether it’s splitting rent, sharing grocery bills, or managing funds as a couple, a Cash App joint account could be your go-to solution. Join us as … Read more

This article is part of a series on personal finance during the coronavirus pandemic. Please check out the Coronavirus and Your Finances Series (link will open in a new window). A subject for a great poet would be God’s boredom after the seventh day of creation. –Friedrich Nietzsche When we announced to our investors that … Read more

“What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.” –Abraham Maslow “The final mystery is oneself.” –Oscar Wilde If you’ve ever taken one of those online financial assessments, you’ll know that you’re asked questions about yourself. Most of them are either demographic – how old are you, are you married, … Read more

Have you ever wondered how to check my Cash App card balance without app when it’s not within your reach? You’re not alone! Many find themselves pondering over this exact question at one point or another. Fortunately, we have crafted this article with you in mind, to walk you through the effortless solutions available at … Read more

“Anyone can run a hundred meters, it’s the next forty-two thousand and two hundred that count.” –Anonymous I am the first to confess that I didn’t exactly have my financial life together in my 20s. I outlived my means when I was in the Army and then started graduate school while still mired in a … Read more

This article is part of a series on personal finance during the coronavirus pandemic. Please check out the Coronavirus and Your Finances Series (link will open in a new window). Like crying wolf, if you keep looking for sympathy as a justification for your actions, you will someday be left standing alone when you really … Read more

In the world of credit management, understanding when and how often your credit card company reports to credit bureaus can be a key factor in managing your credit score effectively. One of the frequently asked questions in this regard is, “when does Capital One report to credit bureaus?” Here, we delve into the details to … Read more

This is too difficult for a mathematician. It takes a philosopher. –Albert Einstein One of the benefits I have of continuing to serve on boards of portfolio companies is that I get to talk to people who are a lot smarter than me. At a recent dinner, one of the other board members stated that … Read more