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Latest Articles

How to Know When You're Ready to Buy a Luxury Watch

Feb 19, 2026

It's not about whether you can afford it. It's about whether you have your life together.

The One-Watch Philosophy: Why Less Is More

Feb 12, 2026

I owned 12 watches. Now I wear four. Here's why one is all you really need.

"One More Year" Turned Into Ten. I'm Done Waiting.

Feb 5, 2026

At 38, I'm at my halflife. I'm studying for my CFP to build my way out before I miss the next ten years.

7 Money Rules I Wish Someone Told Me at 25

Feb 3, 2026

The simple, aggressive money rules I actually live by—designed for one outcome: not working for someone else forever

The House Payoff Dilemma: Peace of Mind vs. Maximum Wealth

Jan 29, 2026

Your mortgage is the biggest decision you'll make. Here's how to know if you should pay it off early or invest the difference.

The $279 Mistake, 50 Squats, and Why You Need to Start Building

Jan 22, 2026

Don't trust the hype. Invest in your future. Build something outside your job—or work until 70.

The Middle Class Money Trap: Why Growing Up Comfortable Made Me Bad With Money

Jan 20, 2026

How middle class money mistakes kept me on the treadmill—and what I'm teaching my kids instead

Rolex vs Tudor vs Omega: Which Watch Should You Buy First?

Jan 15, 2026

The honest guide for guys in the $3K-$12K range who want to actually wear their watch, not baby it in a safe

The Birthday I Didn't Spend

Jan 8, 2026

Sold three watches, resisted coffee machines, and redirected $2K toward work-optional instead