Here are five steps you can take to optimize your finances so that you can free up your time and your mind to focus on other things.

Here is the biggest misunderstanding people have about compound interest, along with what you should do about it.

Here is a detailed look at how I handle taxes, health care, and my personal productivity now that I’m self-employed.

Zipf’s Law is a fascinating phenomenon that shows up often in personal finance. Here’s how to use it to your advantage.

Some thoughts on having no salary for the past six months.

A simple explanation of Barista FIRE and why it might be the right approach to financial independence for you.

A simple explanation of how to create an investment portfolio composed of four broad market index funds.

A summary of a recent study by the St. Louis Fed that shows how the wealth premium of college graduates is in rapid decline.

This interactive scatterplot shows the median salary vs. the stress levels of over 600 occupations.

When thinking about investment returns, focus on absolute numbers instead of percentages.

Here is a modern approach to financial independence that doesn’t require you to save 25 times your annual expenses before quitting your job.

A list of helpful salary negotiation tips that I’ve come across from a few different places on the web.

Here’s why the best way to attract money into your life is to create value for a specific group of people.