Every month I get the same question from students and readers: “I have a laptop and time — how do I make real money without throwing cash at a business?” As an economist who teaches lean startup metho...
The biggest surprise for many solo founders isn’t that taxes exist — it’s that a surprisingly large chunk of what you already pay for your business can reduce your tax bill, if you document it and cla...
If you are a solo founder or small business owner, you probably start your day with a sense of quiet determination, only to end it feeling completely overwhelmed, physically exhausted, and wondering w...
I made decent money for 10 years and had almost nothing saved. Here’s the moment I finally saw the problem — and the two habits that actually changed things....
High-yield savings rates are still strong in 2026, but they won't stay that way. Here's how to open the right account before rates fall and keep your money working....
Tariffs are quietly raising prices on appliances, clothes, and tools in 2026. Here's what to buy now, what to swap, and how to budget before it hits harder....
If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve likely seen the viral videos of 20-year-old "gurus" showing off their sports cars and claiming they made $50,000 in their first month of dropshi...
If you are trying to market a local service business, a physical retail store, or a community-focused brand, you’ve likely been told that you must spend thousands of dollars on paid Facebook and Insta...
If you’ve recently filed an LLC, launched a side hustle, or finally decided to separate your personal and business expenses, you are likely hunting for a business bank account. In the old days of busi...
If you are like most aspiring entrepreneurs, you probably have a notebook or a notes app overflowing with business ideas. Some of them feel like pure genius in the middle of the night; others seem les...
