Curious Money

Plain-spoken finance for curious people

Welcome to Curious Money—straight talk on personal finance, investing, and life habits that lead to better outcomes.

Here, money isn’t about stress or status—it’s about building flexibility and freedom. You’ll find real stories, clear data, and simple explanations that cut through the noise. Most importantly, you’ll leave with practical playbooks you can use right away.

Let’s make money work for you—and serve your life, not the other way around.

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  • In the last post we built a savings foundation, your cushion. Once that cushion feels real (think: your essentials are covered for a while and surprise bills don’t ruin your sleep), the next step is to put those dollars to work. That step is investing. There are several ways to invest (or gamble in the…

  • Several times a year, usually when talking about world events that feel like they might change our lives in some way (and lately, those seem to be happening more often), I catch myself giving the same almost automatic response: “we better save our money.” Some people look at me strangely, others nod in agreement, or…