Gooblum: Smart money decisions. Expert tips on budgeting, investing, saving, and building wealth in the United States.
A practical 2026 playbook for interview follow-ups, thank-you notes, and status check-ins—plus scripts that protect your leverage, avoid red flags, and keep hiring moving.
Jason Wade 
Core PCE inflation is the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, and in 2026 it’s shaping rate decisions that ripple into your savings APY, credit card interest, and job market leverage.
Maya Chen 
A practical, numbers-based framework for using valuations, earnings growth, and rates to set expectations and choose an ETF-first plan in 2026.
Derek Haines 
A practical plan for protecting your savings yield in 2026, including how to compare APYs, avoid teaser rates, and set up a simple cash system that works even when rates fall.
Hannah Cole 
Cash stuffing is back, but you don’t have to live on cash to use it—here’s a modern envelope setup that fits tap-to-pay life and actually lowers money stress.
Sofia Reyes 
Build a practical 30-60-90 day plan that wins trust fast, avoids common first-90-day mistakes, and sets you up for a stronger performance review and higher compensation.
Jason Wade 
Food inflation has cooled from its peak, but prices remain high because of wages, packaging, and supply shocks that reset the baseline—and that changes how to budget and shop in 2026.
Maya Chen 
A data-driven way to decide whether your next $10,000 belongs in the S&P 500 or a high-yield savings account, using break-even math, timelines, and real-world U.S. examples.
Derek Haines 
