🍵 PSLs & your money

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

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🍵 Why pumpkin spiced lattes are important

I have friends who go crazy (relatively) whenever Starbucks re-introduces the pumpkin spiced latte (PSL for short) every fall.

If you don't have friends who go gaga for PSLs, you may not know they were put back on the menu this week (yesterday actually).

As it turns out, rituals are important and they are especially important when it comes to our money:

👉 The Psychology of Rituals: Why We Go Crazy for Pumpkin Spice Lattes

👀 Opt Out of PimEyes

A short time ago, enterprising college kids augmented Meta Ray-Ban sunglasses to use facial recognition software to identify people walking on the streets.

I explained it all in this Instagram video.

But here's the kicker - it relies (at least for now) on a service called PimEyes. You can (and should) opt out.

It does require you to upload a photo of yourself and a government ID to confirm... so there is a minor tradeoff.

👉 How to opt out of PimEyes

🏠 10 Renovations Worth Doing

Our in-laws have been thinking about moving closer and so we've seen quite a few homes in our area, some of which are dated. Like colorful tiled walls and very busy/noisy wallpaper.

But not all renovations are "worth it."

Here are 10 that are:

👉 Don’t Renovate Until You Read This: 10 Home Projects That Are Actually Worth It

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