TapSumTapSum Journal explains everyday money habits through published research: why budgets fail, how small purchases add up, what actually helps people save. Each article answers one question, links to the original studies, and ends with practical steps.
Who writes it
I'm Gleb Safronov, the founder of TapSum. I've been recording every expense I make since May 2022, nearly 4,000 entries so far, and I built TapSum because I wanted logging a purchase to take two seconds instead of a minute.
I'm not a financial advisor. I write the articles I wish I had read when I started tracking my money.
How articles are made
- Every claim about research links to the original paper or report, not to a retelling.
- Before publishing, each source is opened and checked against what the article says, including sample sizes and limits of the study.
- Articles with statistics are reviewed and updated when newer data comes out. The "Updated" date at the top shows the last check.
- I use AI tools to help with research and drafting. Every article is checked and edited by me before it goes live.
Found a mistake? Write to hello@tapsum.fyi and I'll fix it.
Not financial advice. Articles are for general information only.