# making sense (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 12 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover making sense. Page: Feed: --- ## [Science and News Twitter/X Summarizer](https://sarahconstantin.substack.com/p/science-and-news-twitterx-summarizer) _2026-08-19 · Sarah Constantin · Rough Diamonds_ Vibecoded project du jour ## [Week 34: Resting, Reactivity and Recovery](https://hrv4training.substack.com/p/week-34-resting-reactivity-and-recovery) _2026-08-19 · Marco Altini · HRV4Training's Substack_ A practical view of The Vagal Tank Theory + A framework for individualized Race Fueling ## [Take 2: Live News from San Francisco](https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-aw0gndipzzyhbnca) _2026-08-19 · Latest News | KTVU_ KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond. ## [Codeberg Pages 2: Setting Up Subdomain for git-pages Back-end](https://aartaka.me/codeberg-pages-2.html) _2026-08-18 · rss@aartaka.me (Artyom Bologov) · Chaotic Blog of Artyom Bologov_ Read on the website: Codeberg Pages moved to a new back-end (git-pages.) This caused me some pain. But I’m now on the other side of it, and I want to share some gotchas. ## [15 Years Later, I’m So Glad I Started This Blog](https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2026/08/15-years-later-im-so-glad-i-started-this-blog.html) _2026-08-17 · Michelle Schroeder-Gardner · Making Sense Of Cents_ This month marks 15 years since I started Making Sense of Cents, and that is honestly so hard for me to believe! I started this blog in August of 2011 when I was in my early 20s, had around $40,000 in student loan debt, and was trying to figure out what I wanted my life... The post 15 Years Later, I’m So Glad I Started This Blog appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents . ## [Protecting your money from scammers](https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-j0prvwbowruljos7) _2026-08-15 · Latest News | KTVU_ Consumers have reported losing an average of more than $10 billion annually to imposter scams in recent years. Evelyn Patino, consumer banking region executive at Bank of America, gives insight. ## [How Long Will Your Money Actually Last? Take Our Financial Distress Calculator Test.](https://edbutowsky.substack.com/p/how-long-will-your-money-actually) _2026-08-14 · Ed Butowsky_ In this week's Making Sense with Ed Butowsky, I reveal the silent portfolio killer hiding in plain sight and the exact mathematical alarm bell designed to help you avoid ever waking up broke. ## [Mind and Iron: Your Body Is a Wonderland, Your Face Is a Ticket](https://mindandiron.substack.com/p/mind-and-iron-your-body-is-a-wonderland) _2026-08-14 · Steven Zeitchik · Mind and Iron_ Also AI Billy Joel and our coming video deluge ## [Some Ways I Think About Evaluating Grant Applications](https://sarahconstantin.substack.com/p/some-ways-i-think-about-evaluating) _2026-08-13 · Sarah Constantin · Rough Diamonds_ where I'm most likely to disagree with others ## [Bay Area homeownership dilemma](https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-nx9x4mj9o0rzbd8j) _2026-08-11 · Latest News | KTVU_ The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight. ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/88ymczcwLumI) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [15 Best Places To Sell Collectibles To Make Money](https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2026/08/places-to-sell-collectibles.html) _2026-08-10 · Alexis Schroeder · Making Sense Of Cents_ Do you have collectible items sitting around your house that you’ve thought about selling? Maybe you have old toys, trading cards, coins, comic books, vintage Pyrex, sports memorabilia, stamps, art, or something you inherited years ago. Or, maybe you have a whole collection that you no longer want to keep. Collectibles can be fun to... The post 15 Best Places To Sell Collectibles To Make Money… ## [Everyone Sees the Debt. Almost Nobody Understands It.](https://edbutowsky.substack.com/p/everyone-sees-the-debt-almost-nobody) _2026-08-07 · Ed Butowsky_ In this week’s Making Sense with Ed Butowsky, I reveal the fragile reality of our national finances by translating $40 trillion in national debt into something that hits right at home. ## [Mind and Iron: What Is Recursive Self-Improvement and Why Should We Care?](https://mindandiron.substack.com/p/mind-and-iron-what-is-recursive-self) _2026-08-07 · Steven Zeitchik · Mind and Iron_ A Google departure highlights a coming wave ## [Don't Dither](https://sarahconstantin.substack.com/p/dont-dither) _2026-08-04 · Sarah Constantin · Rough Diamonds_ advice for The Youths ## [Things I Stopped Pretending I Needed in My 30s](https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2026/08/things-i-stopped-pretending-i-needed-in-my-30s.html) _2026-08-03 · Alexis Schroeder · Making Sense Of Cents_ Sometime in my 30s, I realized I was tired of holding on to things I didn’t actually want anymore. And I don’t just mean clutter in my house. I mean the pressure to always be productive, the need to keep up with trends, the guilt of saying no, and the idea that success has to... The post Things I Stopped Pretending I Needed in My 30s appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents . ## [How to Find the Best Credit Union for a HELOC Based on Your Situation](https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2026/08/how-to-find-the-best-credit-union-for-a-heloc-based-on-your-situation.html) _2026-08-03 · Making Sense of Cents Editorial Team · Making Sense Of Cents_ This article is a paid partnership with Members 1st Federal Credit Union. The content was provided by the advertiser and is published for informational purposes only. HELOC rates, terms, and eligibility vary by borrower and lender. Because a HELOC is secured by your home, your home may be at risk if you are unable to... The post How to Find the Best Credit Union for a HELOC Based on Your Situation… ## [New Declarative Website Menu with Invoker Commands and noscript Hacks!](https://aartaka.me/new-menu.html) _2026-08-01 · rss@aartaka.me (Artyom Bologov) · Chaotic Blog of Artyom Bologov_ Read on the website: I updated my website menu to be prettier on mobile, and I did not sacrifice accessibility and noJS folks! Go check it out and adopt it! ## [No Laptop Wee… Month?](https://aartaka.me/no-laptop.html) _2026-08-01 · rss@aartaka.me (Artyom Bologov) · Chaotic Blog of Artyom Bologov_ Read on the website: I dedicated this July to not using my laptop (and definitely not watching YouTube!) It’s a tentative win! ## [Why Investors Are Watching the Wrong Thing](https://edbutowsky.substack.com/p/why-investors-are-watching-the-wrong) _2026-07-31 · Ed Butowsky_ In this week's Making Sense with Ed Butowsky, the headlines about the Middle East are not what is moving your money. ## [Mind and Iron: What a Self-Destructing Phone Says About Our Future](https://mindandiron.substack.com/p/mind-and-iron-what-a-self-destructing) _2026-07-31 · Steven Zeitchik · Mind and Iron_ Also, unpacking the Hugging Face Insanity ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rRalVjGrirKC) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Big-World Intuitions](https://sarahconstantin.substack.com/p/big-world-intuitions) _2026-07-30 · Sarah Constantin · Rough Diamonds_ a thought ## [Week 31: HRV for Runners: What Your Morning Number Actually Means](https://hrv4training.substack.com/p/week-31-hrv-for-runners-what-your) _2026-07-29 · Marco Altini · HRV4Training's Substack_ A conversation with Joost Dekker ## [16 Location Independent Business Ideas You Can Run From Anywhere](https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2026/07/location-independent-business-ideas.html) _2026-07-27 · Michelle Schroeder-Gardner · Making Sense Of Cents_ Have you ever thought about starting a business that you could run from almost anywhere? Maybe you want to work from home, travel more, spend winters somewhere warm, live in an RV or boat, or have more control over your schedule. A location-independent business can make that possible. For many location-independent business ideas, all you... The post 16 Location Independent Business Ideas You Can… ## [GE Vernova Beat Earnings and Still Fell 7%. Here's What the Market Got Wrong.](https://edbutowsky.substack.com/p/ge-vernova-beat-earnings-and-still) _2026-07-24 · Ed Butowsky_ In this week's Making Sense with Ed Butowsky, Schwab TV's Trading 360 had me on to answer one question: how can a company put up numbers like these and still sell off? ## [Mind and Iron: Data Centers — What Are We Doing?](https://mindandiron.substack.com/p/mind-and-iron-data-centers-what-are) _2026-07-24 · Steven Zeitchik · Mind and Iron_ The infrastructure issue of our time, explained. ## [Inflation Is Down. The Hangover Remains.](https://edbutowsky.substack.com/p/inflation-is-down-the-hangover-remains) _2026-07-23 · Ed Butowsky · Ed Butowsky_ Inflation has cooled to near normal. The cost of living hasn’t. The prices straining households today were built during the 2021–23 surge, and a plateau, once set, doesn’t reset. ## [Paper Things I Use](https://aartaka.me/uses-paper.html) _2026-07-22 · rss@aartaka.me (Artyom Bologov) · Chaotic Blog of Artyom Bologov_ Read on the website: I have decided to go low-tech with my life lately. Here’s the low-tech know-how I use. ## [Why Your Portfolio Statement Doesn't Tell the Whole Story](https://edbutowsky.substack.com/p/why-your-portfolio-statement-doesnt) _2026-07-22 · Ed Butowsky_ Your returns are only one piece of the puzzle. Understanding risk may matter even more. ## [Week 30: Metabolic Health, HRV and Heart Rate](https://hrv4training.substack.com/p/week-30-metabolic-health-hrv-and) _2026-07-20 · Marco Altini · HRV4Training's Substack_ What's more important? ## [How Much Does It Cost To Own a Dog?](https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2026/07/how-much-does-it-cost-to-own-a-dog.html) _2026-07-20 · Alexis Schroeder · Making Sense Of Cents_ Wondering how much it costs to own a dog? If you’re reading this, maybe you’re thinking about getting a dog, or maybe you already have one (or several). Maybe you’re reading this to see if your spending matches up with others, like mine. I used to have four dogs, and now I have three, so... The post How Much Does It Cost To Own a Dog? appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents . ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XmN70LQzwJ3T) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Why the Biggest Winning Stocks Look So Similar](https://edbutowsky.substack.com/p/why-the-biggest-winning-stocks-look) _2026-07-17 · Ed Butowsky_ In this week's Making Sense with Ed Butowsky, I go through the seven conditions that many of the greatest stock market winners shared. ## [Investology: The Investment Philosophy You've Probably Never Heard Of](https://edbutowsky.substack.com/p/investology-the-investment-philosophy) _2026-07-16 · Ed Butowsky · Ed Butowsky_ Most people think investing begins with choosing investments. An investologist knows it begins with understanding the whole picture. ## [Week 29: 90% Healthy: A Conversation About HRV, Wearables, and More](https://hrv4training.substack.com/p/week-29-90-healthy-a-conversation) _2026-07-15 · Marco Altini · HRV4Training's Substack_ Hi there 👋 ## [12 Faceless Business Ideas To Make Money Without Showing Your Face](https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2026/07/faceless-business-ideas.html) _2026-07-13 · Michelle Schroeder-Gardner · Making Sense Of Cents_ Do you want to start a business, but you don’t want to show your face online? When I first started my business, I did not show my face. I wanted to be completely anonymous because I was sharing a lot of personal financial details, and also because I am naturally a very shy person. I... The post 12 Faceless Business Ideas To Make Money Without Showing Your Face appeared first on Making Sense Of… ## [The Market Wants Bad Economic News. Here's Why.](https://edbutowsky.substack.com/p/the-market-wants-bad-economic-news) _2026-07-10 · Ed Butowsky_ In this week's Making Sense with Ed Butowsky, I show you why the market rallies on bad economic news and what stagflation means for your portfolio. ## [Mind and Iron: So Which Chatbots Should We Use?](https://mindandiron.substack.com/p/mind-and-iron-so-which-chatbots-should) _2026-07-10 · Steven Zeitchik · Mind and Iron_ And which will we use? Also, the future of reading redux. And school systems in an AI panic. ## [Week 28: Making Sense of HRV Trends: The Role of Heart Rate and Normalized HRV](https://hrv4training.substack.com/p/week-28-making-sense-of-hrv-trends) _2026-07-09 · Marco Altini · HRV4Training's Substack_ Hi there 👋 ## [How I Retired at 42 in Portugal on Index Funds and an Etsy Shop I Built in My Spare Time](https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2026/07/how-i-retired-at-42-in-portugal-on-index-funds-and-an-etsy-shop-i-built-in-my-spare-time.html) _2026-07-08 · Michelle Schroeder-Gardner · Making Sense Of Cents_ Today, I have a great guest post from Janeen Blake of Love. Eat. Travel. Repeat on how she retired from corporate life at 42 and moved with her family to Portugal. Here’s Janeen’s story. I graduated from law school with $230,000 in student loan debt and a job that I needed to be grateful for,... The post How I Retired at 42 in Portugal on Index Funds and an Etsy Shop I Built in My Spare Time… ## [Wiki, Wittgenstein, and Wits](https://aartaka.me/wiki.html) _2026-07-08 · rss@aartaka.me (Artyom Bologov) · Chaotic Blog of Artyom Bologov_ Read on the website: So I was considering starting a wiki. But it seems there are some unsurmountable value mismatches with me and wikis. So here’s a small reflection piece engaging Wittgenstein, literary theory, and a straw man idea of wikis. ## [Many Portfolios Leave Behind Evidence.](https://edbutowsky.substack.com/p/every-portfolio-is-a-crime-scene) _2026-07-06 · Ed Butowsky_ The Chapwood Investment Forensics Process. ## [I Worked From Home for 10+ Years, Then Tried an In-Person Job – Here’s What Surprised Me](https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2026/07/i-worked-from-home-for-10-years-then-tried-an-in-person-job-heres-what-surprised-me.html) _2026-07-06 · Alexis Schroeder · Making Sense Of Cents_ Most people think the biggest cost of having an in-person job is the commute, but it runs a lot deeper than that. When you work from home for a long time, it’s easy to wonder what you’re missing. I’ve missed having coworkers, leaving the house for work, and having a clear end to the workday.... The post I Worked From Home for 10+ Years, Then Tried an In-Person Job – Here’s What Surprised Me… ## [How I Made $40,000 In One Night Selling Print-On-Demand Shirts On TikTok Live](https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2026/07/how-i-made-40000-in-one-night-selling-print-on-demand-shirts-on-tiktok-live.html) _2026-07-01 · Michelle Schroeder-Gardner · Making Sense Of Cents_ Do you want to learn how to make money selling print-on-demand products on TikTok? Print-on-demand is popular because you can sell shirts, sweatshirts, and other products without buying a bunch of inventory upfront. But the hard part is usually getting consistent sales, especially when you’re just starting out. That’s why I’m excited to share today’s... The post How I Made $40,000 In One Night… ## [Mind and Iron: The Four AI Stories That Are Defining This Year](https://mindandiron.substack.com/p/mind-and-iron-the-four-ai-stories) _2026-06-26 · Steven Zeitchik · Mind and Iron_ From China rising to bubbles bursting to drug-discovering, it’s been kind of a big 2026. Plus, the Alex Bores denouement. ## [Mind and Iron: What Is the Alex Bores Fight Really About?](https://mindandiron.substack.com/p/mind-and-iron-what-is-the-alex-bores) _2026-06-19 · Steven Zeitchik · Mind and Iron_ Demystifying the doublespeak. Also, Josh Hawley, regulatory hero? ## [Week 25: All About HRV](https://hrv4training.substack.com/p/week-25-all-about-hrv) _2026-06-18 · Marco Altini · HRV4Training's Substack_ The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast with Dan and Owain ## [Mind and Iron: What We’re All Getting Wrong About AI](https://mindandiron.substack.com/p/mind-and-iron-what-were-all-getting) _2026-06-12 · Steven Zeitchik · Mind and Iron_ There’s a surprisingly easy metric for when the tech is worthwhile. We should be using it more often. ## [Armenian Shorthand System from 1888!](https://aartaka.me/arm-shorthand-1888.html) _2026-06-12 · rss@aartaka.me (Artyom Bologov) · Chaotic Blog of Artyom Bologov_ Read on the website: It turns out, Armenian has at least one stenography system. The one designed in 1888 by a monastic order from Venice! Althought it’s imperfect, it’s a nice historic rarity. ## [Talk Of The Town: Oakland's Lakefest](https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-o3enahmvzdokltwd) _2026-06-10 · Latest News | KTVU_ Preparations are underway for one of Oakland's biggest summer festivals. LakeFest Oakland at Lake Merritt is scheduled for June 27, with food, live music, and much more. Thousands of people are expected to attend. Festival founder Trevelon Adanandus and festival president Adanté Pointer join Dave to talk about the family-friendly event at the lake. ## [Mind and Iron: So Now The Government Is Going to Oversee AI, Right?](https://mindandiron.substack.com/p/mind-and-iron-so-now-the-government) _2026-06-05 · Steven Zeitchik · Mind and Iron_ The Trump Administration makes a move, sort of. Also, the NYT is not playing. And big news on brain interfaces. ## [Fresno student honored after saving classmate from choking](https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-2527eiltmwe35a3p) _2026-06-03 · Latest News | KTVU_ 13-year-old Jermaine Whitehead jumped into action after his peer, Kacen Brown, 12, was choking in class. Whitehead was recognized at a Kaster Intermediate school assembly for his heroics.