Articles

Investing, explained simply.

Clear, jargon-free articles for beginners, index funds, stocks, real estate, and personal finance. Real numbers, no hype, free to read.

Retirement

Roth IRA vs 401(k): which one should you fund first?

· 8 min read
Investing mindset

What to do when the market drops

· 9 min read
Fundamentals

Compound interest, explained: why starting early beats starting big

· 7 min read
AI

How to use AI (and Claude) for your personal finances

· 7 min read
Personal finance

Before you invest: the personal finance order of operations

· 7 min read
Real estate

Commercial real estate investing, explained for beginners

· 7 min read
Stocks

How to evaluate a stock (without a finance degree)

· 8 min read
Getting started

Where should a beginner actually start: index funds, stocks, or real estate?

· 6 min read
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