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#05 What is driving the reduced gas prices lately? (Nov 2024)

Gas prices have been lower lately. There are many potential reasons for price fluctuation. If you're curious what is driving the price at this moment, here's your summary.

#04 Understanding Bitcoin: A brief summary (Nov 2024)

Bitcoin is both popular and confusing. If you're like me, you've heard a lot about it but never took time to investigate. Well, I decided to investigate and tell you all about it here. It's a short but succinct read.

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#03 Should I be concerned when I see "No Cash Accepted?" (Dec 2024)

A common place to see these signs is entertainment venues. Does it point to evidence that we are about to eliminate cash completely? Find out crucial information here.

#02 CFPB ruling on overdraft fees: What it means for you (Dec 2024)

The CFPB just passed down a ruling regarding bank overdraft fees. It inspired me to write in more depth about these fees in general, as well as understanding why banks charge them in the first place.

#01 Understanding Target Date Funds in Retirement Plans (Jan 2025)

If you have a retirement plan at work, you likely have something called Target Funds inside of that plan as an investment option. I explain what they are and how they work.

#01 Why do insurance premiums vary so much in price? (Mar 2025)

This article is concerned with why certain types of policies cost more than others, such as whole life or long term care. I discuss a major factor in determining price from the insurance company's perspective.