Tag: Banking

Look, I'm gonna level with you I used to be that person. The one nodding along at seminars, buying every book, taking notes like my financial future depended on it. And honestly, it did. But...

My Wake-Up Call Okay, let me set the scene. It's March 2018, I'm sitting in a coffee shop in Jakarta, scrolling through my bank account on my phone. I'm 42 years old, and I've just...

My Bank Hates Me (And I'm Fine With That) Okay, look. I'm gonna say something controversial. Banks aren't your friends. They're not even your acquaintances. They're businesses. And their business is making money off you....

Look, I'm Not a Financial Guru Let's get this out of the way right now. I'm not some fancy financial advisor with a fancy degree from a fancy school. I'm just a guy named Jake...

Let's Get One Thing Straight I'm not some financial genius. I'm just a guy who's made a lot of mistakes. And honestly? I'm kinda proud of that. Back in 2008, I lost my shirt in the...

Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Spreadsheets Look, I'm gonna level with you. I've been in this game for over two decades. Started back in '99, fresh out of college, thinking...

My Wake-Up Call at the Coffee Shop Look, I'm gonna be honest. I used to be that guy. The one who'd read every business news update weekly like it was gospel. I'd nod along at...

Look, I'm gonna level with you About five years ago, I was sitting in a coffee shop in Jakarta with my friend Marcus (not his real name, but you know how it is). We were...

My $4,214 Wake-Up Call Okay, look. I gotta tell you about this time I lost $4,214 on some hot stock tip. It was 2017, I was at this conference in Austin, and this guy—let's call...

My $4,214 Wake-Up Call Okay, look. I gotta tell you about this time I lost $4,214 on some hot stock tip. It was 2017, I was at this conference in Austin, and this guy—let's call...