Fingers on a Keyboard: A human written blog about blogging before AI.
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Credit scores are a scam
Credit scores claim to measure financial responsibility. They actually measure your usefulness to lenders. Here’s why that distinction matters for your life.
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Epstein’s Death in MCC: The Official Account vs. the Persistent Questions
The official ruling on Jeffrey Epstein’s August 2019 death was suicide by hanging. The unresolved procedural questions are why public skepticism endures.
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Teaching kids about money via allowance mostly backfires
Allowance is the default tool for teaching kids about money. The evidence it works is thin, and the structures it creates often teach the wrong lessons.
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Index funds are overrated for most investors
Index funds are great in theory and often fine in practice. But the universal advice ignores tax inefficiency, concentration risk, and behavioral failure modes.
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AI training on copyrighted work isn’t fair use no matter what tech says
Tech companies argue training AI on copyrighted work is fair use. The legal foundation is shakier than they let on, and the courts are starting to notice.
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Why forensic evidence isn’t always conclusive
Forensic disciplines from bite marks to hair comparison have been challenged or discredited. Understanding the limits of forensic evidence is essential to fair trials.
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The truth about proprietary blends
Proprietary blends let supplement companies hide doses behind a single number. Once you know what they’re concealing, the label rarely impresses.
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The Estate Settlement: How Epstein’s $577 Million Fortune Was Distributed to Victims
Tracing the Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program and the U.S. Virgin Islands settlement: how a $577 million estate was reduced and distributed after his death.
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Toxic workplaces can be hard to spot early
Most toxic workplaces look great in the interview. Recognizing the early signals — and trusting them — can save you years of unnecessary damage.
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Most passive income is actually a low-wage second job with worse hours
Passive income gurus sell freedom; the reality is usually a stressful side hustle with thin margins. Here’s how to evaluate the claim before you buy in.
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