
The Reading Desk
Read a money book with a question beside every claim
A persuasive chapter is a starting point for research. Keep track of its assumptions, the evidence behind it and the decisions it cannot make for you.
An independent financial reading room
Thoughtful reading about money, from the assumptions inside a chapter to the dates inside a household budget.


A persuasive chapter is a starting point for research. Keep track of its assumptions, the evidence behind it and the decisions it cannot make for you.

Different labels can hide similar exposures. Learn why the contents of a portfolio matter more than the number of names on a statement.

Income and expenses have dates as well as totals. A simple fictional example shows why a cash-flow calendar can reveal a gap a monthly sum misses.