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Tools I Actually Use
No fluff. Every account, book, and tool on this page is something I've personally used or vetted. Some links are affiliate links — I only recommend things I'd tell a friend.
Financial accounts
Where to Put Your Money
SoFi
Consistently one of the highest percentages on savings account that's easy to set up and hard to overthink. Fund it with $500 and you'll get an extra $50 added to your account — a solid way to kick off your emergency fund. One tip: SoFi will send notifications pushing other products. Turn those off in settings, then forget the account exists until you actually need it. That's the whole strategy. And yes, we use them.
Webull
Webull matches 3.5% on Roth IRA contributions with Webull Premium — and after just two months of $500 contributions, the match more than covers the cost of Premium. That's free money on top of your tax-free growth. Also: make your first deposit of $100 or more to unlock up to 5.0% APY and get 10 fractional shares. Terms apply. And yes, we use Webull.
Reading list
Books That Changed How I Think About Money
The Psychology of Money
The best book on why smart people make bad financial decisions — and how to stop. Short chapters, big ideas.
The Millionaire Next Door
Decades of research into how real millionaires actually live — and it's not what you see on TV. Most drive used cars, live in modest homes, and got there by spending less than they earned.
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
The founder of Vanguard makes the definitive case for index funds in plain English. Buy the whole market, keep costs low, stay out of your own way. If you want to put this into practice, Webull's 3.5% Roth IRA match is one of the best ways to start — the math works in your favor fast.
Your Money or Your Life
Reframes money as life energy — how many hours of your life does each purchase cost? Changes your relationship with spending.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street
The academic case for passive investing. Dense but worth it — proves why most active managers lose to index funds.
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