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In 2024, I wrote an article about why I was saying goodbye to Walmart, a personal decision that reflected a bigger goal: aligning my dollars with my values. For me and my family, it wasn’t just about shopping anymore; it was about using our purchasing power consciously. Fast forward to today: I needed water filters.... Continue Reading →
The investment fund now has 10 shares of Nike stock on the balance sheet. With current market fluctuations, certain companies are available at a great discount. Kenvue now has 31 shares, with an average cost basis of $21.89. It’s been an interesting experience so far, watching the market move and seeing solid companies fall into... Continue Reading →
Everyone thinks wealth is just about money. Get rich, and your problems disappear, right? Wrong. Money’s the easy part. Protecting your focus and your mental bandwidth, that's the real battle. Focus is your ability to aim your energy toward what matters. Mental bandwidth is how much clean energy you have left to give. Lose either,... Continue Reading →
How simplifying your self-image can reduce mental tax, protect your focus, and reshape your financial life Your Bank Account Follows Your Identity Most people try to get rich by changing their behavior, cut the lattes, stick to the budget, set goals. But the real lever isn't behavior.It’s identity. If you believe you're “bad with money,”... Continue Reading →
Why smart decisions become harder when your brain is broke, even if your wallet isn’t When people imagine the costs that hold them back financially, they think in numbers: rent, groceries, student loans, interest rates. But there’s another cost that doesn’t show up on your bank statement, and it might be the one silently wrecking... Continue Reading →
Why protecting your attention is the hidden wealth hack no one talks about When people talk about building wealth, they’ll mention saving money, cutting expenses, or investing smart. But the real cost in transformation, whether it’s financial, physical, or personal, isn’t money. It’s focus. And the people who lose the most aren’t the ones with... Continue Reading →
When it comes to managing your money, it’s easy to get sucked into the allure of "great deals" and temporary indulgences. Just like buying a bag of candy bars on sale, you may feel like you're getting a sweet deal. But, what if we told you that your financial progress could be just as vulnerable... Continue Reading →
Today I had my law class from 1:30 to 3:30, and the focus was on discrimination. We went over a particular case involving Mexican Americans. To provide some context, the focus was on the Chicano East LA-13 during the time of the walkouts, which took place in the aftermath of segregation's official end just four... Continue Reading →
Learning to Read the Market's Mood Let’s say you already know the basics of stock futures: they’re contracts that let you agree today on the price of something tomorrow. Maybe you read our last article, Stock Futures 101: What They Are, Why They Matter, and What It Means When They Fall where we broke it all... Continue Reading →
In a world full of belief systems, traditions, and doctrines, it’s easy to feel boxed in. Especially when you're someone who believes in something higher, but not necessarily in the traditional, packaged version of God. So what happens when you’re asked to pray in a way you don’t believe, by someone who does? Is it... Continue Reading →
