Latest Musings
Her Old Apartment vs. a $500,000 Tour Bus (No Contest)
How much can a used luxury tour bus cost to buy outright? A) $20,000 B) $75,000 C) $200,000 D) $500,000+ If you guessed D) $500,000+, you’re right! When I was writing Under the... READ MORE
Truth is (sometimes) stranger than fiction
QUESTION: Which of these books originated because of something I found in the news? The correct answer is A. Most of the time, my ideas come from the ether (or my brain or... READ MORE
The Exception, Not the Rule: Why Most Ponzi Scheme Victims Never Get Their Money Back
Question: Who ran the biggest Ponzi scam in history? The correct answer is C. When I was writing If Wishes Were Horses, I did a lot of research on Ponzi schemes—not just about... READ MORE
14 Cents a Ticket: The Real Math Behind Your Favorite Band’s Tour (or ugly money truths about the music industry)
Question: How long does it take for a brand-new rock band to actually make money after covering all their expenses? The correct answer is D. I’ve known for a while that it’s hard... READ MORE
