A blog about college, investing, cooking, psychology, saving money and general life concepts.
We live in a world of noise, endless content, curated feeds, performative engagement. But beneath all the distraction, there are still signals. Real ones. And if you know how to listen, how to track, how to read what isn’t being said out loud, you gain an edge. Whether you're a psychology student, a retail investor,... Continue Reading →
Everyone talks about how to make money. But very few talk about how to keep it. We glorify the big wins, your first investment, your side hustle taking off, landing that promotion. We celebrate the breakthrough moments. But the truth is, wealth isn’t built in a moment. It’s built in the maintenance. Financial maintenance is... Continue Reading →
Your car breaks down. The repair is $1,200. You stare at the estimate, phone in hand, and realize there’s no one to call. Not because you’re too proud. Not because you’re irresponsible. But because there is no one. Financial loneliness is the feeling of being utterly alone in your money life. No co-signer. No backup.... Continue Reading →
You start a budget, then get distracted. You open your banking app, then close it without doing anything. You sign up for a money course, take notes for three days, then ghost it entirely. You feel guilty, tired, behind, and the worst part is, you knew better. But knowing and doing? Two different universes. In... Continue Reading →
You didn’t inherit money. But you did inherit something. Maybe it wasn’t a house or an investment account. Maybe it was the way your stomach drops when your card declines. The way your shoulders tense every time rent is due. The way you feel the need to check your bank app, even if you just... Continue Reading →
Some people walk into a bank and get offered a line of credit before they even ask. Others walk in with a folder full of paperwork, perfect grammar, clean clothes, and still get side-eyed like they’re there to rob the place. What’s the difference? It’s not always income. It’s not always debt. Sometimes, the biggest... Continue Reading →
There’s a certain kind of silence that comes when you open your banking app and see less than you expected. It’s not panic. It’s a quiet, familiar weight. A knowing. A memory. You think about that money you spent, on takeout, on clothes, on a trip you probably shouldn’t have taken, or maybe on survival.... Continue Reading →
If you grew up in survival mode, chances are money wasn’t just scarce, it was stressful, unpredictable, maybe even dangerous. Maybe your mom worked three jobs and still couldn’t keep the lights on. Maybe your dad drank away the rent money. Maybe you remember sneaking food into your backpack at school, not because you were... Continue Reading →
Money is supposed to make us feel secure. That’s the promise, isn’t it? Get enough, and your worries will disappear. Reach a certain balance, hit the income target, pay off the debt, and poof, the anxiety vanishes. And yet, for many people, that moment never arrives. They do all the right things. They earn, save,... Continue Reading →
Most people think money avoidance is about irresponsibility. That if someone just tried harder, or got organized, the problem would disappear. But avoiding your bank account isn’t about laziness, and it’s not a simple lack of discipline. It’s about psychology. It’s about emotional survival. And at its core, it’s about identity. To understand why you... Continue Reading →
The Broke College Student 