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Russ Halloway

Writes Capital on debt and spending as behavior problems first, math problems second. Short sentences, strong opinions, no shame — just the number.

Why “Good Debt” Is a Lie That Keeps You Poor

August 2, 2026August 1, 2026 by Russ Halloway

“Good debt” is a real financial concept — low-interest, appreciating-asset debt is mathematically different from a maxed-out credit card. But somewhere…

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The Envelope Method, Real Math

August 2, 2026August 1, 2026 by Russ Halloway

You’ve heard of the envelope method. You probably think it’s outdated because you have a banking app. You’re wrong about why it works, and that’s the actual…

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Lifestyle Creep: The Raise You Never Actually Got

August 2, 2026August 1, 2026 by Russ Halloway

You got a raise last year. Where did it go? If you can’t answer that in specific dollar terms, you already know the answer — it’s gone, and you didn’t spend…

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