In October 2023, we upgraded to a larger finished home we didn't need. Three years later, I want to share whether it was worth it, so you can make a better decision if you're tempted to do the same.

After stretching for the nicest house I could barely afford in 2023, I ended up living paycheck to paycheck for six months. It was stressful enough that I picked up a part-time consulting gig to shore ...

I recently shared that I'm 49 and out of cash because a venture capital fund called capital much faster than I expected. I assumed a conservative 30% of my commitment would be called in year one.

On September 9, 2026, 135 San Benito Way in St. Francis Wood hit the market for $4,495,000. Twenty days later, it sold for $6,610,000. That’s $2,115,000 over asking. Or 47%. For a 5-bedroom, ...

One of the reasons I accepted Portfolio Penguin's book deal in 2019 was to demonstrate to my kids the importance of work. Not working sets a bad example if you are a FIRE parent. If I spent two and a ...

Part of the American dream is to climb the property ladder and live in the nicest neighborhood possible. We spend more than half our lives at home, so we want a neighborhood that offers as much peace, ...