The impact of the weekend sell-off was significant. Ethena USDe, the third largest stablecoin, briefly lost its dollar peg. Binance, the largest digital asset exchange, experienced technical issues | Photo credit: bizoo_n Most major cryptocurrencies recovered from steep losses suffered during a brutal sell-off over the weekend as US President Donald Trump sought to allay […]
The Spice Investment and Home Cooking | brokeGIRLrich A few weeks ago two friends from London came to spend the weekend with us and I really felt like cooking. Plus, cooking at home is cheaper than eating out, right? We have two other friends who visit often, but they are both vegetarians and we have […]
Image source: shutterstock.com Retirement looks different for everyone, but for DINK couples – double income, no children – the possibilities are virtually limitless. With less long-term family expenses and more flexibility, many choose to retire in a place that balances comfort, culture and affordability. Whether you dream of sipping wine in Europe, walking the beaches […]
Image source: shutterstock.com In 2025, society has made tremendous progress toward inclusivity, but one personal decision continues to spark tough conversations: the choice not to use children. Whether discussed at family dinners, in the workplace or on social media, the choice not to have children still evokes judgment, curiosity and unsolicited advice. While more people […]
It was a tough end to the week for markets, with a sharp sell-off on Friday reminding investors how quickly sentiment can change. For anyone who sold in late summer in anticipation of a correction and bought back in in early October, that one-day drop may have been confirmation that they can’t win. This is […]
Image source: shutterstock.com For generations, women were told that fulfillment came from motherhood. Yet more and more women are confidently choosing to build full, meaningful lives without becoming mothers – and society is finally starting to catch up. Childfree women are breaking the last social taboo by rejecting outdated expectations and embracing independence, ambition and […]
Image source: shutterstock.com For generations, marriage and parenthood were considered inseparable milestones. Yet more and more couples are consciously choosing a different path, one that prioritizes freedom, stability, and personal fulfillment over traditional expectations. A child-free marriage can provide unique emotional, financial, and lifestyle benefits that many people rarely talk about openly. Whether by choice […]
Image source: shutterstock.com For many couples today, living with two incomes is not just a financial choice, it is a necessity. With inflation, housing costs and modern career demands rising, sharing the financial burden often feels like the only way to stay ahead. But living on two incomes also changes marital roles in subtle and […]
Image source: shutterstock.com For many DINK couples – those who live the “Dual Income, No Kids” lifestyle – retirement is the ultimate reward for decades of financial discipline and freedom. But when DINK couples retire together, they face a unique emotional and financial landscape that looks very different from the traditional family journey. Without children […]
Crypto market traders were hit with record liquidations just days after Bitcoin hit an all-time high. The volatility was largely caused by US President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs. Cryptocurrency prices plunged on Friday after Trump said he would impose an additional 100 percent tariff on China and export controls on software. The declines […]