I worked almost all day this Christmas. And I’m unashamed.
Why? Because, to me, Christmas is no different than any other day.
If I want to buy someone a gift, I buy it and give it to them. If I want to enjoy my family, I visit or call them. If I want to celebrate Jesus, I [...]

Who in their right mind would want to stay productive during the holiday season?
It’s the one time of year where you’re given permission to relax. You can doze off in front of the television, stuff yourself with holiday treats, and enjoy some quality time with the family. Why would you want to give that up?
Lots [...]

Have you ever noticed that lots of smart people have contempt for money? Not all of them, of course, but enough for the destitute genius to become a stereotype.
I used to be one of them, I suppose. Indoctrinated with four years of English Literature and Philosophy, I regarded it with a kind of smoldering resentment, [...]

Do you ever wish that people would just shut up about money?
Yes, it’s important. Yes, you could use more of it. Yes, you’d better start saving and investing, or you’ll regret it later.
But frankly, you don’t want to hear it.
You’re tired of people pitching you “financial solutions.” You’re tired of reading boring articles about investing. [...]

Have you ever been sitting on the toilet in a public bathroom, when a stranger suddenly comes bursting through the door? You stare at each other for a moment. It dawns on you that you forgot to lock the door. It dawns on them that they forgot to check. Then they back out of [...]