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There are Winner's Games and Loser's Games, and sometimes there are games that start as Loser's Games and become Winner's Games. Personal Finance is a Loser's Game - you win by avoiding mistakes, not by making spectacular shots. Learn the difference and how you can win at money today.

The internet is a great place to get new ideas and opinions you hadn't considered you can't blindly follow the advice. Your finances are too important to leave to internet articles written by unknown people. Instead, follow a variety of bloggers, bounce new ideas off a trusted source, and verify your decisions with a fee-only financial planner when you can.

Psychology was one of my favorite subjects in school. It was like getting an instruction manual for how people worked.…

Slow and boring have their place. In fact, slow and boring are often some of the most reliable ways of doing anything. Whether you're building a house, growing your wealth, or just trying to get fitter - slow and steady wins the race.

There are many "money rules" but if you follow the "Prime Directive," you won't need to remember the rest.

How much is $100 worth in 30 years? If it grows at 8% a year, it'll be worth over a thousand dollars. Learn how the Rule of 10 can be your friend in learning how to save for your retirement.

Mimetic desire is a theory that your desires are influenced by the people around you. Conceptualized by a 20th-century French philosopher, mimetic desire is present in almost everything we do. Learn how to leverage it for good and resist it when it's bad.

Trends in investing come and go but your retirement nest egg has to grow for decades. Learn how trends start, how to avoid them, and what you should do if you feel the itch to jump on the bandwagon.

How often do you check your bank account? What about your investments? Famous Youtuber Emma Chamberlain doesn't check at all. How often should you?

The financial practices you did in your twenties may no longer suit you as a age into your thirties, forties, and fifties. It's OK to revisit, ditch, and revise those practices so they benefit your finances, rather than be a chore.

With the release of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes, we are reminded of the importance of rituals in how we spend our money.

The best investors are the most patient ones. But how do you become more patient? How do you learn to not touch your portfolio? I share a few strategies that have worked well for me.