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Somewhere in a quiet New England town, there’s a man who wears the same wool coat every winter, stitched twice in the elbow, never replaced. He eats the same breakfast every morning. Toast. A boiled egg. Black coffee. He walks to the bank not because he needs to, but because he likes the silence of... Continue Reading →
A chance conversation outside a grocery store turned into a reflection on Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, and how true investors think long-term, even when the headlines get loud. In a world obsessed with fast gains and market drama, this post is about staying steady, trusting your strategy, and understanding why Buffett built something meant to... Continue Reading →
I once wrote a letter to Santa that said, “All I want is a box of eggnog and a million dollars.” I spelled my name backwards in the signature because I was that young and dyslexic. My mom saved it. I threw it away later in a PTSD-driven moment trying to forget my childhood. But... Continue Reading →
It’s hard to imagine a world where Warren Buffett isn’t at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway. But here we are, and Buffett, the man who has shaped the world of investing for decades, is planning to retire soon. At 94 years old, he’s one of the most influential figures in business history, and his investment... Continue Reading →
Some people invest to build empires. Others? They just want to breathe easier. If you're the kind of person who doesn't dream about yachts or private jets but instead just wants to know you'll be okay, this one's for you. Not everyone wants to be rich. Some of us just want to be safe. And... Continue Reading →
The stock market is often presented like a buffet: grab a little of everything, toss it on a plate, and you’ll be fine. For a lot of people, that buffet is the S&P 500. It’s what you hear in finance books, blogs, and TikTok videos, “Just buy the index.” And truth be told, it’s not... Continue Reading →
It’s never too late to start planning for your future, even if you’re in your 40s or 50s and feel like retirement is a distant or overwhelming goal. If you're wondering whether it’s possible to catch up and if you can afford to take some risks without sacrificing your present, you're not alone. Many people... Continue Reading →
Let’s be honest, money advice is everywhere. “Invest now!” “Buy real estate!” “Start a side hustle!” But most of it skips over a key part of the conversation: how your money choices affect your peace of mind. Not just your bank account. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, or you grew up with financial instability,... Continue Reading →
Imagine this: you finally have enough money to buy a second property. It’s a small duplex in a popular city. One side is already rented to a long-term tenant. The other is empty. You have two choices: Rent it out long-term and make a steady, lower monthly income. List it on Airbnb and triple your... Continue Reading →
There’s a lot of talk these days about "voting with your dollars." In 2025, I made a public decision to say goodbye to Walmart, aligning my everyday purchases more intentionally with my values. That was a big step. But today, it gets even more real: I needed new water filters. Simple, right? Except the main... Continue Reading →
The Broke College Student 