No one prepares you for the real hidden expense of parenthood, and I’m not talking about childcare. It’s the fruit.

Money is an expression of our values. A projection of our deepest insecurities. And, sometimes, a vehicle of hope. I’m thrilled to contribute to How I Invest My Money: Vol. 2, out today. Order your copy and read more about my essay in this week’s TJA! open.substack.com/pub/thejoi…

For Halloween, @dougboneparth and I wanted to dress up as a Boomer and their dilapidated ranch home selling in our town for $2M, but our daughter said no.

One of my favorite parts of midlife is not having to pretend I like brunch anymore.

No sleep in NY 🍎 Dance until your legs turn to noodles. This is relationship advice.

Where in your financial life do you have too many eggs in one basket? For many households, the answer is company stock. In this week’s NL, @dougboneparth breaks down how to manage concentration risk, including what to consider when selling, tax issues to watch for, and what to do with the cash afterward. Oh, and subscribe so you the next one comes straight to your inbox 😉 open.substack.com/pub/thejoi…

I wanted to be able to just tell him once. He wanted an email. Here’s what can happen when you meet your partner where they are: open.substack.com/pub/thejoi…

I wrote a newsletter about shopping for my tweenager. But really, it’s about creating frameworks that enable you to make intentional decisions when life gets complicated. I won’t drop a link cause I know they don’t work here, so head on over to The Joint Account to read it.

Love is the legacy. Happy anniversary, @dougboneparth.

To be clear, we are in apple season. Not pumpkin season. Thank you for your attention.

Future Proof, you were good to us.

This is nerdy, but what the hell. In law school, I spent a year researching and writing my journal article: “Hot Pursuit: The Media’s Liability for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in Newsgathering.” The impetus was Conradt v. NBC, a wrongful death lawsuit arising from the time when Chris Hanson and his “To Catch A Predator” crew went TO the alleged predator himself, an Assistant District Attorney in Texas, along with the full force of local law enforcement. I’m over-summarizing. Anyway. I just watched the trailer for the new movie, “Primetime.” And holy sh*t. It’s definitely about this case that I spent a year learning the ins and outs of and developing my own theories around. My article was cited by two federal court cases, which I am incredibly proud of still. Just one of those professional things that totally takes you by surprise. I am very eager to see how this story, this case, this issue, is framed in the movie.

Am I the only one who can’t read any info placed into those muted color AI art infographics? Every time I see them my brain shuts down.

One of my favorite things about @dougboneparth is when he starts talking about national championships after @FloridaGators win one football game. Every year he does it. I love him for it.

Men: “If I had to guess, I do about half the household tasks. Right, honey?” Women: