Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. How to log off (MIT Technology Review). To a great degree, social media is a distraction and discouragement—for us and our kids. See also, How to stop mindless scrolling (Business Insider). Too many employees cash out their 401(k)s when leaving a job (Harvard Business […]
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Profitable Ideas: Protecting the Priceless Database You Carry Around, First Impressions, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. A basic iPhone feature helps criminals steal your entire digital life (Wall Street Journal). More and more of our vital information is on our phones. Carry with care. Want less stress? Limit your child’s screen time (Becoming Minimalist). It’ll be good for them, and […]
Profitable Ideas: Be Prepared, Raising Diligent Workers, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. 1 in 4 Americans would need to use a credit card to pay a $1,000 expense (MarketWatch). Having an emergency fund does wonders for keeping stress at bay. Read also, Saving money is all about the ‘why’ To become better adults, look to the […]
Profitable Ideas: The Super Bet, A Financial Legacy Worth Leaving, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Record 50.4M American adults plan to water $16B on Super Bowl (Front Office Sports). Sports betting is becoming ever more normalized. I’m not a fan. See also, I treat people with gambling disorder — and I’m starting to see more and more young men […]
Profitable Ideas: Investing in Happiness, Financial Opposites Attract, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Avoiding unhappiness (Humble Dollar). If we could better envision our future self, we’d be more cautious in our use of debt. KidFinLit series: 10 children’s books that teach kids about saving money (Forbes). A fun way to help kids learn about money. ‘Young people […]
Profitable Ideas: The Money Mindset Forms Early, The High Cost of Cheap Clothing, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Your money mindset forms by 7: and the gift keeps on giving (Kiplinger). Why it’s so important to teach kids about money from an early age. How to ask for a raise, without alienating your boss along the way (NY Times). These people should […]
Profitable Ideas: When Failure to Launch Isn’t a Failure, Online Scammers are Coming for Your Money, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Nearly half of Americans age 18 to 29 live with their parents (Relevant Magazine). It’s common to criticize this as evidence that today’s young people are not “launching” well, but in this interview with on Focus on the Family, Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary […]
Profitable Ideas: Spend Your Time Well, Use That Gift Card Now, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Are you spending your time on what is time-worthy? (Lifehack). As we get set to start a new year, this question is well worth spending a little time on. A financial guide on what to do after college (Morningstar). Young people have an invaluable […]
Profitable Ideas: Joint Accounts for the Win, Betting Against College Students, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Couples who combine finances are happier. So why don’t more do it? (Wall Street Journal). The culture has been trending toward separate accounts, but the research says joint accounts are better—financially and relationally. The gifts we give our kids (Finding Joy). Really good advice […]
Profitable Ideas: The Antidote to Our Consumer Culture, Helping Your Kids Build Perseverance, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. The power of gratitude (MoneyWise). Regularly giving thanks is a wonderful, powerful antidote to our consumer culture’s messages that we don’t have enough and that we are not enough. How to detach from your financial wins and losses (Root of All). Maybe we shouldn’t […]