Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web.
Talking inheritance (FaithFi). Boomers are expected to transfer trillions to their heirs by 2030. If you’re going to leave some money behind, it would be helpful to have a conversation with those who will receive it.
Finance apps can be great for budgeting. But, beware hungry hackers (USA TODAY). Make sure the budgeting app you choose uses a sophisticated encryption methodology and is read-only, meaning you can see your data but you can’t move money around.
Budgeting according to the Bible (Compass—Finances God’s Way, via FaithFi). For some practical guidance on this, see past articles I’ve written in the Planning section of my site.
Should students take a gap year before college? (The College Investor). A good list of the pros and cons.
If you’re going to play the stock market “game,” you have to know the rules (Sound Mind Investing). They aren’t hard and fast “rules,” necessarily — more like “how things work.”
All generations wish they had started saving earlier for retirement (Yahoo Finance). In my book, Trusted: Preparing Your Kids for a Lifetime of God-Honoring Money Management, I show how your kids could have their retirement largely funded by the time they finish high school!
The dangers of the prosperity gospel (Christian Post). The prosperity gospel has become more subtle, and as a result, it’s easier to fall under its influence. Here are some cautionary signs to look for.
Knowledge vs. skill (A Wealth of Common Sense). Want to get better at what you do?
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