Profitable Ideas: A Guide to Grocery Home Delivery, Profiting From ‘Weird Knowledge,’ and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Grocery delivery services: The best way to save time and money in 2020 (The Wealthy Nickel). A comprehensive guide to home delivery providers. Have you tried any of these? Using First-Order Thinking to Visualize Spending Decisions (The Simple Dollar). Looking at […]
Start a New Thanksgiving Tradition — The Blessing Box
I love the fact that the holiday season begins with Thanksgiving. It’s so healthy to take some time to remember all that we’re grateful for. One of the best ideas for doing so was introduced to me by a remarkable couple I know. Prioritizing Their Use of Money Bob and Jody provider a great demonstration […]
Profitable Ideas: When Savers Find It Tough to Spend, Whether Credit Card Rewards are Taxable, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Don’t save too little, or too much (NY Times). After many years of saving, some people find it hard to spend. Tiny home living and minimalism are helping us become debt-free (Marriage, Kids and Money). The big steps one couple is […]
Do You Trust Your Spouse to Handle Money Responsibly?
If ever there was a relationship designed to be built on a foundation of trust it would be the marriage relationship, right? And ideally, that trust would extend into all areas, including money. However, according to a recent Pew Research Center study, just 56% of married people say they trust their spouse a great deal […]
Profitable Ideas: Secrets of Super Savers, What Science Says About How to Spend, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. The number one thing people with fat savings accounts scrimp on that you likely don’t (MarketWatch). Cancelling the daily latte will only get you so far. Here’s how to really free up some money to save. So, your adult child moved […]
Three Reasons Why Knowing Your Net Worth Matters
Do you know your net worth? That’s how much is left after subtracting your debts from the total value of your cash and assets. At first glance, figuring out your net worth may seem pointless. You’re probably not going to bump Warren Buffett or Bill Gates from their spots on any “World’s Wealthiest People” list […]
Profitable Ideas: When Enough is Enough, Products That Last a Lifetime, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. The enough curve: Consider the ongoing costs of your purchases (My Money Blog). When buying more only brings more problems. It’s okay to be happy with a quiet life (Becoming Minimalist). Tagging off the last article… And when buying less brings […]
It Isn’t Just the Purchase Price, It’s the Ongoing Costs
If you had $18,000 to spend on a used car, your options would include a 2017 Honda EX and a 2014 BMW 535i. Tell me honestly, which would you prefer? Ah, but you know it’s a trick question. Sure, the BMW seems like it would be a lot more fun to drive. However, over time, […]
Profitable Ideas: When Buying a New Car Makes Sense, How 3 Simple Changes Added Up to $5,000 of Savings, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Should I buy a used or new car? (The Simple Dollar). The math doesn’t point toward buying a used car as much as before. The obscure charges that utility companies add to your bill (ProPublica). Have you ever taken a close […]
The Heart of Wise Money Management
There’s a popular myth that managing money effectively is about knowledge and behavior. Figure out what to do and then do it. That’s it. Simple. But there’s a crucial factor missing from that equation: The heart. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. – Proverbs 4:23 Marketers understand that […]