What to Expect
Moneybites will officially launch this month! Here’s what to expect: Irreverent and transparent talk about money Sharing experiences and…
The $implest New Year’s Resolution: A Lesson From My Grandpa
My Grandpa and I, circa 1987 It’s the New Year! That time for setting laughably ambitious goals we’ll forget about in two weeks. If we’re…
What Was Your Best Purchase Last Year?
I’ve been asking everyone this question lately: What’s was your best purchase of 2016? I heard a lot of different *weird* answers. The…
Do This Free Thing Now!
Are the best things in life really free? Money can score you a lot of great stuff. Usually more money equals better stuff, but when it…
It’s Time To Dump Your Bank: A Five Step Guide
Trigger warning: This is about politics. Yes, Moneybites is first and foremost about money, but money often entangles us in other…
Product Test: Experian’s New “Free” Credit Report
Experian has recently been running lots of ads for it’s “official free credit report”. After seeing their ads a couple of times I started…
Money Confessions from a Mural Artist: ” I get scared I’ve set a path I can’t get out of.”
Jane Schafgans is a San Francisco native whose murals and mosaic work can be seen all over the city. She’s been an activist for decades…
The Two Best Ways to Start Building Credit: A Musical Guide
Do your credit reports have more trash in them than Madison Square Garden after a Stones concert? Or maybe they’re just a little barren…
How to Buy A Home In SF – While Not Being Filthy Rich
It’s common knowledge that only bizillionaires can afford to buy homes in San Francisco. A slightly less known *and less fictional* fact,…
Part II: How To Buy a Home in SF (and Beyond)
I recently wrote about a program that helps San Francisco residents purchase affordable housing. My readers (all 10 of them) responded….