Tag: banking

Let me tell you about the time I got scammed It was March 14th, 2018. I was sitting in my apartment in Dhaka, scrolling through my bank statement. And then I saw it. A withdrawal...

Let me tell you about the time I lost $2,400 because of some guy named Marcus It was 2017, I was 32, and I had just moved to Dhaka. I was sitting in a coffee...

My Awkward Encounter with Marcus Let me tell you about this guy, Marcus. Met him at a conference in Austin back in 2018. He was one of those 'financial freedom' types, you know? The kind...

Let Me Tell You About Marcus Look, I'm gonna be honest here. I used to be that guy. The one who'd quote Warren Buffett over brunch like it was my job. The one who'd nod...

My Financial Epiphany at a Coffee Shop Look, I'm gonna be honest here. I used to be that guy. The one who'd buy every book, attend every seminar, and quote Warren Buffett like it was...

I Hate Budgeting Look, I'm gonna level with you. I hate budgeting. There, I said it. It's not that I'm against being responsible with money. It's just... ugh. The spreadsheets, the tracking, the constant guilt....

Let's Talk About Money, Shall We? Look, I've been in this game for a while. 20+ years, honestly. I've seen it all. The highs, the lows, the scams, the miracles. And let me tell you...

Look, I'm Gonna Tell You Something I've been in this finance writing game for over 20 years, and let me tell you, alot has changed. But some things? Still the same. Still broken. Still making...

I'm Tired of the Crypto Hype Look, I've been around the block a few times. Started at a small newspaper in Dhaka back in '99, moved to a finance magazine in '05, and now I'm...

My Awkward Financial Awakening Look, I'm gonna be honest here. I used to be that person. The one who bought every self-help finance book, attended every seminar, and hung on every word of those so-called...