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Hi there, for those who don’t know me, I’m Ryan. If you do know me (hi Mom and Dad), thanks for reading this far!

I’m a lit assistant in LA and consider myself very knowledgeable about all things entertainment, finance, media, travel, fighting back when a company is screwing me over, and anything else that involves a deep Wikipedia dive.

While I can’t wait to share all my opinions with you all (as if you already needed that), much of the reason why I’m starting this blog is because from my own conversations with friends and colleagues, personal finance is a touchy subject that deserves a lot more attention but told from a less judgmental perspective. "Stop buying avocado toast and Starbucks" is lazy advice when it comes to personal finance, and there's a difference between the occasional toast and Starbucks versus buying it on a regular basis (also, the opinion I've heard is that there are better coffees than Starbucks).

We'll see how long this blog goes for, but I'd like to try and impart what I've learned in my 30 years of life onto my audience. I for one am very interested in budgeting and credit cards. As much as every writing trope is that credit cards are evil, if you use them correctly (ie you pay your bill off in full every month and don’t spend more than your means), you stand to gain a lot from them.

This blog will probably be something that continues to develop over time, and I may certainly try to find ways to monetize this blog through Google AdSense and affiliate marketing, but my intention is to be the cool dad who wants to see you succeed regardless of the decisions you make, not shill credit cards and snake oil. Everyone has their own financial situation and circumstances, and I want readers to do what's right for themselves rather than trust me blindly. 

In other words, if this blog somehow turns me into an influencer I would rather influence you to make good choices and talk with people you trust. Everyone has their own financial situation, and I encourage you to think about what works best for your needs.

Jamie gets it!


As I develop posts and this blog, I highly encourage comments or suggestions, but please, don't be a jerk. 

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