Posts by: Riley Schnepf

by Riley Schnepf

Should We Stop Telling Poor People to “Act Rich”? There’s a persistent, shiny narrative in the world of personal development and finance: If you want to be rich, act li... read the story

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Ghosted Again: 7 Brutal Reasons They Never Texted Back You re-read the messages. You check your phone. Maybe they got busy. Maybe they forgot. Maybe something happened. But th... read the story

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5 Shocking Things Elderly People Confessed on Their Deathbeds We all like to believe that, when the end comes, we’ll go peacefully, our affairs in order, our relationships mended, ... read the story

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Why Don’t Personal Finance Books Ever Mention Mental Health? Pick up any bestselling personal finance book, and you’ll find advice on budgeting, debt payoff, retirement planning, ... read the story

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Here’s What No One Tells You About Taking Your Spouse’s Social Security Check Instead of Your Own When it comes to Social Security, most people think their only real choice is when to start claiming benefits. But there... read the story

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6 Things People Brag About Owning That Are Quietly Draining Their Wealth In the age of Instagram-worthy lifestyles and carefully curated image projection, it’s no surprise that people take pr... read the story

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8 Frugal Habits That Secretly Make You Look Poor at Work Living frugally is often considered a smart financial strategy. Clipping coupons, reusing items, and saying no to overpr... read the story

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Is Being a Landlord Still a Good Way to Build Wealth? For decades, owning rental properties was considered one of the most reliable ways to build wealth. Buy a property, find... read the story

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Are Classic Cars Safer Than New Ones Or Just Nostalgic Death Traps? There’s something irresistible about a classic car. Whether it’s the growl of a V8 engine, the chrome details, or th... read the story

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Why the Most Popular Car Brand in America Is Also the Most Recalled You’d assume that the best-selling car brand in the U.S. would also be the most reliable. After all, millions of Ameri... read the story