Thanksgiving Stories
This article is reprinted by permission from Sound Mind Investing. This Thanksgiving, many of us will gather with extended family to enjoy food, fellowship, and perhaps some football. It can also be a time of life-changing conversations. When my wife, Jude, and I became parents, we received some unusually helpful advice from our friends, Dick […]
Profitable Ideas: Don’t Raise a Quitter, Returnless Refunds, and More
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. So your kid wants to quit soccer (or piano, or swim class). Should you let them? (NPR). Learning to finish what they start is an important part of developing a strong work ethic. However, as I explain in the book, Trusted, the key is […]
‘I Play Like It’s The Last Day of My Life’
As much as I love the game of golf, I can honestly say that I’ve never read a golf-related article that brought tears to my eyes. Until I read the incredible story of Jose de Jesus Rodriguez. (Even if you’re not a golfer, I think you’ll be glad you read the article at that link). […]
Profitable Ideas: Avoid Driving a Wealth Killer, Fail-Proof Your Budget, and More
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Cars were once a financial engine of America’s middle class. Now they’re a ‘wealth killer.’ (MarketWatch via Yahoo Finance). I’ve run the numbers five ways and sideways — a car payment just doesn’t fit on a cash flow plan. Not if you want to […]
An Identity Theft Like No Other
Identity theft has become a common crime, impacting millions people each year. As bad as the problem is, about a hundred years ago, an identity theft took place on a far grander scale. Everyone’s identity was stolen. Amazingly, this huge heist didn’t make headlines, and it didn’t prompt any calls for greater security. In fact, […]
Profitable Ideas: 101 Ways to Save, Impacting Countless Future Generations, and More
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. 101 ways anyone can save money (This Evergreen Home). There’s bound to be an idea or two on this list you can use. Clark’s updated way to shop for car rental deals (Clark Howard). Clark’s go-to tips and tools for saving on rental cars. […]
Navigating The Mixed Messages Of Our Consumer Culture
If you’re really paying attention, life can be a very odd experience. Especially when it comes to money. For example, in troubled economic times, front-page newspaper stories regularly quote economists expressing concern that the personal savings rate is going up. I still vividly remember reading one such story during a recession. I had to blink […]
Profitable Ideas: The Trick to Saving Money, Garbage Clothing, and More
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. 9 psychological tricks to save you money (This Evergreen Home). Good ideas for turning the tables on the behavioral biases that often steer us off course. The generosity power move that can boost your career (Wall Street Journal). There’s an art to networking so […]
Paying for Big-Ticket Items
A few years ago, we replaced the furnace/air conditioning system in our home. It was not the most enjoyable way to spend a big chunk of money. However, having the money set aside in savings made it far less painful than it might have been. If you own a home or a car, I hate […]
Profitable Ideas: The Word on Money, Life-Improving Micro-Habits, and More
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Why does how we view money matter? (Eternal Perspective Ministries). “The sheer enormity of Scripture’s teaching on this subject screams for our attention.” The most important financial planning recommendation (SignatureFD). When there’s a 100 percent certainty you will need something, you should probably get […]