Issue 1: The One Money Rule, If You Only Keep One
It fits in a sentence. Most people do the opposite. Weekly Issue 1 from The Wealthy Potato.
Weekly Issues
Are Minimum Payments a Trap? (Honest Answer)
You’re making your payments and the balance barely moves. That’s not you failing; it’s how minimum payments are designed. Here’s the math, and what to do.
Budgeting That Doesn’t Suck: Start With 50/30/20
If budgets make you feel guilty, you’re not alone. A simple starting framework, the 50/30/20 rule, and how to bend it to your real life.
Is Saving Money Even Worth It Anymore?
Feeling like saving is pointless because the math doesn’t work? You’re not crazy — but you’re not out of options either. A calm, honest answer.
How to Start Investing When You Have Almost No Money
Think you need a lot of money to invest? You don’t. A beginner-friendly, jargon-free guide to starting small — and why starting young matters more than starting big.
What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A plain-English explainer on high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) — what they are, how they’re different from regular savings, and whether one’s right for you.
How Much Should You Have in Savings in Your 20s?
Wondering if you’re behind on savings? Here’s a calm, realistic guide to how much to keep in savings in your 20s — and where to start if you have nothing yet.