A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently.
Five ways to raise a grateful child (Greater Good). Gratitude fosters contentment, and contentment is an important key to managing money well.
Medi-Share review (ESI Money). Do you use a healthcare-sharing ministry? If so, which one and what’s been your experience?
Slow fashion for a simple life (No Sidebar). In a fast-fashion world, reasons to do things differently.
The burdens we already carry (Becoming Minimalist). Our stuff weighs heavily on our lives.
The incredibly valuable role of frugality in investing (The Simple Dollar). Such good, simple ideas.
Taking a sabbatical changed my life. Here’s why you should do it too (World Economic Forum). What’s the longest break you’ve ever taken from work? For me, it was two weeks, and that was 14 years ago!
Online shopping guide: How to get the best price possible (Clark Howard). A look at which browsers and browser add-ons to use. For more money-saving ideas, read, How to Buy Low This Christmas Season (and Always).
21 things you should make your kids pay for (Wise Bread). What do you make your kids pay for?
What are your thoughts on any of the above? Let me know by leaving a comment below.
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Great job Matt. Just finished reading Money, Purpose, Joy! Love what you do and appreciate all your insights.
Thanks, James. I appreciate your feedback. By the way, an updated version of Money. Purpose. Joy. should be available in the first half of 2018.
One of our guys just jumped on Medi-Share and has written a couple pieces about his experience so far. And, so far, so good.
Seems like a great replacement for those who don’t have pre-existing conditions and don’t have a lot of other options.
Thanks for sharing that experience, Aaron. I’ve been tempted to have our family switch as well, but need to keep hearing positive reports from others!