I Research to Learn.
I Write to Share.
I Build to Solve.
An engineer who writes about travel, money, and health—and builds free tools when a problem is worth solving. Everything here comes from real experience.
What I'm Writing About
Travel with the family, money moves that worked (and didn't), health experiments, and whatever I'm curious about this month.
AfricaMorocco!
Our journey to Morocco was nothing short of epic, a quick dive into a world of vibrant culture, diverse landscapes,Read...
USA & CanadaMoving from LA to Chicago
Considering a cross-country move is a huge decision, especially when you’re in your 30s and focused on career growth andRead...
BusinessExperimental Mindset
The Experimental Life: How Tiny Tests Can Break You Free from Mental Traps and Unlock Your Hidden Potential What ifRead...
What I'm Building
Every tool here started because I needed it myself. Some are quick calculators, others grew into full apps. All free.
Apex
Strategic wealth planning with Monte Carlo simulations.
RealInvestorX
Professional Real Estate analysis & portfolio platform.
Longevity
Privacy-first wellness tracking across 10+ health dimensions.
ParentPod
AI-powered baby tracking with real-time sync.
TheLoop
Circle-based social network with privacy-first design.
NERC Compliance
87 NERC standards with AI auto-mapping.
Quick Answers to Real Questions
Should I rent or buy? Which job offer is actually better? Where should I live? These calculators help you think through it. No signup, no ads.
Financial Quizzes
Test your money knowledge across investing and planning.
Rent vs Buy
Compare true costs including hidden expenses.
Best Cities
Find your match based on lifestyle and cost preferences.
Job Offer Analyzer
Compare total compensation with cost of living adjustments.
Sleep Calculator
Track how caffeine and alcohol affect your sleep quality.
Workout Generator
Personalized fitness plans based on your goals and equipment.
Keep Your Results
Sign up to save calculations, export reports as PDFs, and pick up where you left off. Takes 30 seconds.
Got a Problem Worth Solving?
If you're working on something interesting—a product, a technical challenge, or just an idea you can't stop thinking about—I'd genuinely like to hear about it. I take on select projects when the problem is compelling.
Pick a Problem. Start Here.
Comparing job offers, deciding where to live, planning your next financial move—there's probably a tool or an article here that can help you think through it.
Trusted Tools & Services
I genuinely use these every day. If you sign up through these links, we both get a win.
Lifestyle & Ridesharing
ClassPass
Get 20 bonus credits for free (on top of the standard free trial) to try out local fitness studios and wellness spas.
Uber
Get 50% off your first 2 rides (up to $10 each). Perfect for your next trip or night out.
Lyft
Get 50% off your first 2 rides. A great alternative for reliable transportation.
Finance & Investing
M1 Finance
Get a $75 bonus when you sign up and fund a new investment account with at least $100.
Robinhood
Get a free stock (worth up to $200) just for signing up and linking your bank account.
Chase Sapphire Reserve® & Preferred®
Earn a massive sign-up bonus (75k-125k points) which can be redeemed for over $1,000 in travel through Chase Travel℠.
Chase Business Cards
Earn up to 200,000 bonus points or $1,000 cash back to jumpstart your business expenses.
Venmo
Get $5 for free after you sign up and make a qualifying payment of at least $5.
Webull
Get up to 20 free stocks when you fund your account with any amount (even just $0.01).
Coinbase & Coinbase One
Get $10 in Bitcoin after you trade $100, plus a $10 discount on your first month of Coinbase One.
Monarch Money
Get an extended 30-day free trial (instead of the usual 7) to organize and track all your financial accounts in one place.
Kalshi
Get a $25 bonus to start trading on real-world events like weather, interest rates, or elections.
MaxRewards
Supercharge your credit card rewards and perks. New users get a free month of MaxRewards Gold to automate offer activations and maximize points. Use code: lp528