The point is that we’re awash in information, and despite the momentary headlines that are published about the “new findings” or that which “studies suggest,” the fact is that “the more choices we have, the less likely we may be to select from any of them.” Of course, that, too, is what the studies suggest. It’s a practice I’ve submitted myself to for my entire adult life, and while it provides a form of solace—to know precisely where my family stands financially, weekly and monthly—it is also a regular source of frustration, as we have never once predicted every possible expense for our family of five in a single month. It’s a practice I’ve submitted myself to for my entire adult life, and while it provides a form of solace—to know precisely where my family stands financially, weekly and monthly—it is also a regular source of frustration, as we have never once predicted every possible expense for our family of five in a single month.
Author: Tim Maurer, Contributor, Tim Maurer, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/timmaurer/
Published at: 2025-09-28 11:00:00
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