Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web.
A guide to getting rid of almost everything (New Yorker). Deciding to get rid of stuff is a great first step toward simplifying our lives. But what to do with all of it?
Big financial questions? Step away from the spreadsheet (Morningstar). Some of the most important financial decisions require something other than a calculator.
You quit your job, but you still need a retirement plan (NY Times). Leaving a job you don’t like can seem appealing, but it comes with long-term ramifications.
No harm in asking (Humble Dollar). Cultivating the habit of asking for a deal is one of the most under-rated ways of saving a lot of money.
I visited the first Whole Foods that lets you skip the checkout line (Full Stack Economics). The future of retail?
‘I don’t feel like a pro, but I’m acting like a pro.’ These GameStop traders struck gold. Then came the hard part. (CNN). The story of two guys who could be poster boys for all the bizarre things that have happened in the investing world during the pandemic.
Amazon Prime is going up in price—here’s how to delay the increase (Reader’s Digest). Two ways to put off the rate hike, at least for a little while.
How a new digital dollar could shake the US financial system (Wired). The mainstreaming of cryptocurrencies is happening quickly.
Charitable giving isn’t optional. Do it well. (The Gospel Coalition). We don’t have to look too far past our cul-de-sac to see that there are many, many people in need. Lord, give us eyes to see and a heart to help.
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