Financial

I messed up! Despite trying to make this article as fact-based as possible, I botched it. I’ve made corrections but if you read the comments, early responses may be confusing in light of my changes. For the most part, the world of personal finance is calm and collected. There’s not a lot of bickering. Writers…

When I was a boy, I told my father I wanted a fish. I meant that I wanted a little orange goldfish in a small bowl that might live on the kitchen counter, just like other kids have. My dad knew that. But instead of buying me a goldfish, he went to the pet shop…

Another year, another search for the best savings account! That’s right: It was almost exactly a year ago today that I was hunting for an online savings account so I polled you, the Get Rich Slowly readers. Last year, Ally Bank was the clear winner. More GRS readers had their money there than anywhere else.…

I’m pleased to report that seventeen days into 2020, my mental health seems to be making some marked improvements. I’m happy, engaged, and productive. I’m not ready to claim victory over my anxiety and depression, but the changes I’ve been making — more exercise, zero alcohol, separating work life from home life — all seem…