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3 Life Lessons From My Dad

3 Life Lessons From My Dad

As parents, we can have a profound impact with the lessons we impart on our kids. It makes me think about the most important lessons I learned from my own parents. So, for Father's Day, here are my … [Read More...] about 3 Life Lessons From My Dad

Tim Urban’s Analysis of Final Jeopardy

Tim Urban’s Analysis of Final Jeopardy

Tim Urban has written a interesting analysis of James Holzhauer's Final Jeopardy bet: … [Read More...] about Tim Urban’s Analysis of Final Jeopardy

3 Parenting Lessons From My Mom

3 Parenting Lessons From My Mom

As Mother's Day arrives and we give thanks to our wonderful wives and mothers, I can't help but think about the journey we all have taken as parents, … [Read More...] about 3 Parenting Lessons From My Mom

Book Review: Cribsheet by Emily Oster

Book Review: Cribsheet by Emily Oster

Bottom line: This book is excellent. I loved it. I'd put it on my recommended reading list for new parents who want to know what the research really … [Read More...] about Book Review: Cribsheet by Emily Oster

Managing Correlated Stress Points With Two Working Parents

Managing Correlated Stress Points With Two Working Parents

I recently wrote about Aligning Careers With Your Physician Spouse, on how to pursue your own career in ways that complement your spouse's career. In … [Read More...] about Managing Correlated Stress Points With Two Working Parents

Aligning Careers With Your Physician Spouse

Aligning Careers With Your Physician Spouse

My post this week has been published as a guest post on the Physician on FIRE website. See below for a preview, and here's the link: Aligning Careers … [Read More...] about Aligning Careers With Your Physician Spouse

Focusing on Fundamentals

Focusing on Fundamentals

When life feels complicated, it's important to bring focus back to the basics. What do we care about? What do we live for? What steps can we take … [Read More...] about Focusing on Fundamentals

A Tale Of Two Cities: An Economic Story And A Hard Choice

A Tale Of Two Cities: An Economic Story And A Hard Choice

Our family faced a big life decision recently: where to move after my wife's medical residency. It was one of those decisions that we knew had … [Read More...] about A Tale Of Two Cities: An Economic Story And A Hard Choice

Valentine’s Day Postscript

Valentine’s Day Postscript

Here's the postscript from February 20, following this post about a dozen roses on Valentine's Day: A Dozen Roses For Valentine's Day: Lessons From An … [Read More...] about Valentine’s Day Postscript

Investment Outlook: US Housing Market Update

Investment Outlook: US Housing Market Update

While searching for a new house myself, I've been doing some more thinking on the US Housing Market. Here's the latest. In August 2018, I wrote … [Read More...] about Investment Outlook: US Housing Market Update

A Dozen Roses For Valentine’s Day: Lessons From An Economist Cheapskate

A Dozen Roses For Valentine’s Day: Lessons From An Economist Cheapskate

So you're thinking of buying your girlfriend, or fiancé, or wife, or mother a dozen roses for Valentine's Day? You're a good man! But here's the … [Read More...] about A Dozen Roses For Valentine’s Day: Lessons From An Economist Cheapskate

Gratitude For Economic Specialization

Gratitude For Economic Specialization

Gratitude In teaching the Academic Integrity Seminar to college students, one of our core exercises is to ask students to write a Gratitude … [Read More...] about Gratitude For Economic Specialization

My Kids’ Extremely High Discount Rates

My Kids’ Extremely High Discount Rates

"Will you turn off that TV already?? Never!! How about in five minutes? Okay, sure." I can't tell you how many times this has happened in my … [Read More...] about My Kids’ Extremely High Discount Rates

“I Just Want My Kids To Be [Fill In The Blank]”

“I Just Want My Kids To Be [Fill In The Blank]”

I'm guessing that many parents have used this phrase: "I just want my kids to be happy." It makes sense -- we all want our kids to be happy, right? Or … [Read More...] about “I Just Want My Kids To Be [Fill In The Blank]”

Focusing On The Daily Timescale

Focusing On The Daily Timescale

The Daily Timescale What's your biggest focus for 2019? For me, I am focusing on the daily timescale: How can I make today as ideal … [Read More...] about Focusing On The Daily Timescale

The Grinch Who Stole Math

The Grinch Who Stole Math

This is a story about a story -- about a high school math project and a re-connection with a former teacher.  Hope you like it! PDF: The … [Read More...] about The Grinch Who Stole Math

Take A Break

Take A Break

Take a break.  You deserve it. As the winter holiday approaches, I am thinking of these lyrics from Hamilton the musical: Take a … [Read More...] about Take A Break

Letter From A Better Parent

Letter From A Better Parent

This article is a tribute to all the "better parenting" articles out there.  Hope it makes you smile and laugh a bit! Dear Lesser … [Read More...] about Letter From A Better Parent

The Economics Song

The Economics Song

Happy Holidays! I am delighted to share The Economics Song, set to the tune of Adam Sandler's "The Hanukkah Song," with references to … [Read More...] about The Economics Song

Have You Written Your Letter From Dad?

Have You Written Your Letter From Dad?

The holidays are here.  Have you written your Letter from Dad yet?  Don't worry, you still have time. The holiday season is a time for joy and … [Read More...] about Have You Written Your Letter From Dad?

Announcing The Formal Fridays Book

Announcing The Formal Fridays Book

We did it!  My co-author Nathan Koterba and I published a book!  The book is called Formal Fridays: 60+ Strategies for Standing Out & Getting … [Read More...] about Announcing The Formal Fridays Book

When Do Punishments Become Too Extreme?

When Do Punishments Become Too Extreme?

Here's the situation: Your child isn't listening.  He's disobeying, he's hitting his sister, he's screaming and acting like a little monster.  You … [Read More...] about When Do Punishments Become Too Extreme?

Have You Ever Had A Great Coach?

Have You Ever Had A Great Coach?

Have you ever had a great coach?  The kind that inspired you, and taught you to be the best competitor you could be?  The kind that maybe also … [Read More...] about Have You Ever Had A Great Coach?

Tracking Life Finances In A Single Spreadsheet

Tracking Life Finances In A Single Spreadsheet

They say it's not what you earn, it's what you keep.  There's some truth to that in terms of growing net worth.  But how do you figure out … [Read More...] about Tracking Life Finances In A Single Spreadsheet

The “No Yelling Rule”

The “No Yelling Rule”

As a parent, I sometimes lose control and yell at my kids (shocking, I know!). I’m not proud of it. In fact, I get a bit ashamed of it, especially … [Read More...] about The “No Yelling Rule”

Why I Always Root For My Son’s Favorite Sports Team

Why I Always Root For My Son’s Favorite Sports Team

Like many kids his age, my son takes his sports very seriously, always putting 100% enthusiasm behind his favorite teams.  And Boston is a serious … [Read More...] about Why I Always Root For My Son’s Favorite Sports Team

Training For A Marathon With 4 Kids Under 10

Training For A Marathon With 4 Kids Under 10

For our ten-year anniversary, my wife signed us up for a marathon. A chance to run together, to train together, maybe even suffer a bit together.  And … [Read More...] about Training For A Marathon With 4 Kids Under 10

Is Your Kitchen This Clean?

Is Your Kitchen This Clean?

Take a moment to imagine your kitchen before having kids.  It was probably spotless.  Crystal clean.  Glowing, even.  You could probably see your own … [Read More...] about Is Your Kitchen This Clean?

I Wear AirPods While Watching My Kids: Hear Me Out

I Wear AirPods While Watching My Kids: Hear Me Out

I think we can safely file this one under #controversial.  An alternative title might be: "In Defense of (Occasional) Distracted Parenting." Kindly … [Read More...] about I Wear AirPods While Watching My Kids: Hear Me Out

The Arc Of Your Career

The Arc Of Your Career

Lately, I’ve been thinking about The Arc of a Career, the different phases of work over our lives and how we can focus on what’s most important in … [Read More...] about The Arc Of Your Career

Sending Sweet Letters To Your Kids

Sending Sweet Letters To Your Kids

When was the last time you sent a handwritten letter to your child?  Last week?  Last year?  Ever? There's something powerful about handwritten … [Read More...] about Sending Sweet Letters To Your Kids

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