Lifestyle decision guides
Guides for the everyday-but-lasting choices about where you live, what you own and how you spend your time.
Should I move to a new city?
Cities are bundles of trade-offs — cost, opportunity, weather, people. Naming which two matter most to you resolves most of the debate.
Should I buy or lease a car?
Leasing sells a low monthly number; buying sells ownership. Comparing them properly means comparing total cost over the same period.
Should I get a pet?
A pet is a ten-to-fifteen-year commitment made in an afternoon. Most regret comes from underestimating time, not love.