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Profitable Ideas: Mountains of Stuff, The Debt-Free College Education, and more.

A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web.

We are all accumulating mountains of things (The Atlantic). Feeling stuffed? You’re not alone.

The money-management secrets of a 56-year union: ‘It’s always been ours’ (Kiplinger). What’s the secret to making money work in marriage? The headline says it all (but read the article for more insights from a remarkable couple).

6 common habits that put you at risk for identity theft (NBC News). Some simple steps you can take to stay safe.

The magic of enough: Author Brian Portnoy on wealth (Reuters). To invest successfully, understanding yourself is more important than understanding the markets.

1 in 8 divorces is caused by student loans (CNBC). It’s so easy to take out a loan. But it can cost you more than you realize.

How we sent our children to college debt-free (Washington Post). It wasn’t magic. It just took some common sense and counter-cultural decisions.

Is your child at risk of catching ‘affluenza’? (Kiplinger). Wealth can enable parents to give their kids some unique experiences and opportunities, but it can also create problems.

What are your thoughts on any of the above? Let me know by leaving a comment below.

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