We are all familiar with the convenience of credit and debit cards, and there’s no denying that they’re the preferred method …
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L.A. Parents Pony Up For Kids’ V.I.P. Lounge Access at Sixth-Grade Dance
Most middle-school kids have better things to think about than whether or not they’re members of the 1%. But one Los Angeles charter school upped the ante on the usual social anxieties of its annual dance when it installed a …
We Buy Fun Stuff With Credit, Dull Stuff With Cash
It’s well-documented that people cut loose and spend more when they’re paying with a credit card rather than cash. Scientists refer to this as a “decoupling of purchase from the pain of payment” — essentially, we don’t perceive credit cards as “real money.” But a new study takes this observation a step further by postulating that we …
A Message From Your Financial Future: Thanks for Keeping It Real
I had lunch with a friend recently, and as friends will, we discussed the ups and downs of our lives. The conversation turned to the dumb things we did when we were younger. I told the story of the worst job I ever had. He …
Conscious Spending Sets You Free
Not all spending is bad. When your spending truly reflects your goals, values, and priorities, it can lead to a more fulfilling life.
