There’s a certain kind of advice that floats around social media like glitter in the air — sparkly, seductive, and impossible to ignore. One of the most popular versions is the idea that you should...
If you’ve spent more than five minutes on the internet, you’ve probably seen some version of the advice: cut out coffee and you can become a millionaire. It’s the personal finance equivalent of “just drink...
There are few money myths as widespread — or as financially damaging — as the belief that you shouldn’t work overtime or accept a raise because “you’ll just pay more taxes.” It’s one of those...
The stock market has always carried a reputation for risk. Headlines scream about crashes, recessions, and bubbles bursting. Stories circulate of people losing fortunes overnight, and the cultural narrative often frames investing as a dangerous...
Wait until you are older to invest.. Who in the WORLD is giving the younger generation this advice?! The idea that you should wait until you’re older to start investing is one of the most...
Why investing is not gambling.. The phrase “investing is just gambling” has a way of sticking in people’s minds. It sounds protective, almost like a warning from someone who doesn’t want you to get burned....
Rack up debt and worry later? Let’s set the scene. You’re scrolling late at night, vibing to your “main character energy” playlist, when you see it: the couch. The one that would finally make your...
Let’s be honest: debt is exhausting. It’s like carrying a backpack full of bricks while trying to run a marathon — uphill, in flip-flops. So when someone suggests you “just use a loan for debt...
Credit card myth.. Let’s set the scene: You’re sipping your oat milk latte, scrolling through financial advice on TikTok, and someone confidently declares, “You have to carry a balance to build credit.” Cue the record...
There’s a romantic notion that parenthood is something you leap into with your heart wide open and your wallet… well, wherever it lands. The idea that you should “just have kids and figure out the...
