Getting Caught Up With Consumerism
We all like to buy things sometimes. I mean what’s the point of making money if you aren’t going to spend it, right? And the … Read more
Opinion
How to Deal with Wage Stagnation
Wage stagnation is a huge problem facing American society today. Basic necessities such as housing, childcare, and healthcare continue to grow at an exceptional rate, … Read more
You Are Not Your Job
What do you do? It seems like such a simple, harmless question, doesn’t it? And generally, it’s one of the first questions we ask when … Read more
Is a Leg Worth Four Thousand Dollars?
Have you ever come home to the terrifying realization that everything isn’t ok? That was me, on Monday. When I got home, my dog Coyote … Read more
Is the American Dream a Marketing Ploy?
What is the American dream? Is it that white picket fence in suburbia with 2.5 kids, a dog, and a cat? That’s what the … Read more
How Germany Supports its Families – Proof that the US can do Better
I am a US citizen. I want to believe that the United States is the best country in the world. That message was shoved … Read more
Why I Support Universal Basic Income
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post explaining the basics behind universal basic income. I never said whether I supported the idea or not, … Read more
What the Heck is Universal Basic Income?
Have you heard of Universal Basic Income? It’s a fringe idea that’s been generating a lot of discussion lately. But what does it actually … Read more
Family Values are Financial Values
We seriously need to change the conversation about family values. For far too many people (on both sides!), the term “family values” has become synonymous … Read more
The Exorbitant Cost of Having Children
Ok, so I missed one very important reason for being childfree in my last post, and that’s the insane cost of having children. It’s alright … Read more