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How to Maximize Your PTO in 2026 — Even if You Don’t Get Paid Time Off
Not using your days doesn't make you noble; it makes you underpaid. Your employer budgeted for this time—take it. Open the calendar, make the plan, and take the days. You earned them, even if no one taught you how to use them.
Jan 77 min read


Open Enrollment is Confusing Enough — Here’s the Honest Breakdown of What Actually Protects Your Wallet
HSA vs FSA is one of the most confusing parts of open enrollment—and choosing wrong can cost you thousands.
Dec 2, 20256 min read


The Real Cost of a Breakup
Breakups don’t just hurt — they cost. From moving and legal fees to therapy, board exams, and even a dog, this is what it really looks like to rebuild your life after love ends. No wedding, no divorce — just $49,468.53 and the fight to become someone you actually like.
Oct 3, 20253 min read


How to Optimize Your PTO Around the 2025–2026 School Calendar (Without Losing Your Mind)
Syncing PTO with your child’s school calendar isn’t easy—closures, testing weeks, and random holidays can throw everything off. This guide helps working parents plan smarter, stretch long weekends, and avoid last-minute childcare scrambles. NYC parents can download a ready-to-use .ICS file with key dates, holidays, and alerts built in. Maximize your time off without the chaos.
Sep 24, 20255 min read


Why the IRS Needs to Catch Up: Let Us Use Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits for Bike Share
I could use pre-tax dollars for a polluting, traffic-congesting car ride with strangers — but not for a clean, quiet, efficient bike that would get me to work faster, cheaper, and emission-free. That’s not just a policy gap. That’s a disconnect from reality.
Sep 8, 20255 min read


The Single Tax: Why Solo Living Costs You More (and How to Fight Back)
The 'single tax' is real: solo living often costs more, from housing to travel. Discover why society penalizes singlehood and get your essential playbook for financial freedom. Learn how to build wealth aggressively and thrive financially, whether you're single for now or forever.
Jul 15, 20254 min read


Unlock Your Earning Potential by Learning New Skills
Improving your skills doesn't have to mean emptying your savings account.
Apr 15, 20255 min read
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