To understand stock options think of yourself as an insurance provider / buyerStock options can seem complex, but a simple way to understand them is to think of them as insurance policies for stock traders. You’re…Jan 3Jan 3
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MPGe: A Misleading Metric for Comparing Gas vs Electric Cars?We’re all looking for ways to save money, and when it comes to cars, fuel efficiency is a major factor. But comparing fuel economy between…Jun 13, 2024Jun 13, 2024
Googol: bigger than the universe, but not bigger than possibilitiesIn our previous exploration of googol, we discovered that even when considering the entire universe and sub-atomic particles, we fall short…May 8, 2024May 8, 2024
Out of this universe: no thing is as big as a googolNo, it’s not a typo — googol is a number equal to 1 followed by 100 zeros: 10¹⁰⁰. Google, the company name was inspired by googol and how…May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
How to turn $1K into $1.3K, risk-freeThink a $1,000 raise means $1,000 more to spend? Think again. Taxes eat away at your hard-earned cash. Here’s the deal:Apr 19, 2024Apr 19, 2024
Inflation: it’s not about losing money, it’s about rising costsInflation is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. Rising prices impact everyone, but retirees and those approaching retirement can…Apr 18, 2024Apr 18, 2024
Compounding cut your work in half; when can you completely stop working?Continuing the example from the previous post, you’re now at a place where you’ve cut back on how much you work and save while maintaining…Apr 17, 2024Apr 17, 2024
Your magic number is $800K. What do you do now?Let’s assume you expect to earn 5% on your savings and assets, and your expenses are $40K per year on average. Using the table from my…Apr 16, 2024Apr 16, 2024
When will your savings work harder than you? Find your magic number.Why is saving your first million the hardest? Math.Apr 5, 2024Apr 5, 2024
