A blog about college, investing, cooking, psychology, saving money and general life concepts.
Today I went to Husky Fest, and I finally gave in at the student bookstore. I dropped $158 on an XL quarter-zip sweater I’d been eyeing for weeks, plus a pair of joggers that fit right. As soon as I got home, I quickly realized I liked the zip-up way more than the sweats. The... Continue Reading →
Money isn’t just about saving or spending, it’s about understanding the rules of the game. And the biggest set of rules that affect your finances is the law. From the tax laws that affect how much of your paycheck you keep, to zoning rules that can make certain neighborhoods more expensive, understanding how law and... Continue Reading →
Gas is five bucks a gallon. Rent just hit a new high. Your check barely covers groceries, and your kid's field trip just added another $30 to the pile. So you do what millions of Americans do when the math stops mathing: you head to Dollar Tree. You’re not the only one. When the economy... Continue Reading →
You come home after a long day, toss your keys on the counter, and flip through the mail. You’re still feeling the weight of the market crash that’s been going on for weeks. The economy’s in a slump, layoffs are happening, and everyone is tightening their belts. You open your brokerage account, your stomach turns... Continue Reading →
The other day, you came home from work, kicked off your boots, and headed straight to the living room. The TV was already blaring, and you caught a glimpse of the red banner across the bottom of the screen: BREAKING NEWS – STOCK MARKET CRASHING. The Dow Jones was down 1,500 points. Your stomach dropped.... Continue Reading →
In an age where the loudest voices often drown out the wisest, I’ve chosen to take the road less traveled: to curate an intentional intellectual space for my household. As a parent, college graduate, and psychology major, I understand that building a better life requires more than hard work; it requires conscious design. From what... Continue Reading →
How our environment, and whether our basic needs are met, shapes the way we show up for others. This was for an assignment I had to do for my adolescent psychology class, and I wanted to share my contribution to the discussion here. The Myth of Owing Your Parents After watching the Crash Course: Family... Continue Reading →
Thursday, I had my Law and Society class at the University of Washington Tacoma, and we had to debate about prison: whether it should be abolished, reformed, or whether we should double down on crime. I was part of the reform group. What followed was one of the most emotionally charged and mentally draining debates... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had a conversation with someone, or found yourself thinking, that you're missing some crucial piece of the puzzle? The piece that would explain why they keep making decisions that seem to go against their own best interests? You want to believe that there's some hidden reason or rational explanation behind their choices,... Continue Reading →
Charlie Munger, who passed away in 2023, was a living legend whose wisdom has shaped the world of investing and business. As Warren Buffett’s right-hand man and the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Munger built his fortune not by reinventing the wheel, but by mastering the best ideas others have already discovered. One of his... Continue Reading →
