The Archive · 2013 — Now
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Less Is More
I combined two AI agents into one multi-talented assistant that can analyze S&P 500 financials AND my 15 years of blog content—proving less really is more.
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S&P500 Agent MVP Launched: Answering Financial Questions Grounded with SEC Data
I built an AI agent that answers financial questions using 10 years of SEC data—and finally solved my streaming challenges to make it real-time and verifiable.

The Changing World Order: Ray Dalio’s 2024 Great Powers Index and What Lies Ahead
Ray Dalio's 2024 Great Powers Index reveals the US holding steady at #1, but internal conflicts hit century highs while China closes the gap—here's what it means for your money.
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Three months later: Still coding, still learning, still stuck (sometimes)
No. 05AIAn upgrade to my current chatbot
No. 06AIBuilding a Self-Evaluating Financial Chatbot: A Journey Through Data, Code, and Struggles
No. 07AIMy 4-Week Journey: From Frontend Upgrades to Docker Struggles and Breakthroughs
No. 08AIChatbot v2.10 Unveiled: Elevating User Experience with Enhanced Speed, Scalability, and Simplicity
No. 09AIHow I Emerged From Coding Quicksand With an AI Agent
No. 10Expats in the USFrom the World's Tallest Tree to Ancient Volcanic Remains: Unveiling the Secrets of America's Beloved Western National Parks
No. 11AIOne year later: My search habits confirm the rise of AI assistants and the transforming future of SEO
No. 12Expats in the USPetrified Forest National Park, US - A First-Timer's Family-Friendly Guide
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