Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web.
Hackers may have stolen the Social Security numbers of every American. Here’s how to protect yourself (LA Times). A security freeze at the three national credit bureaus is your strongest line of defense.
So much about real estate commissions just changed. Here’s what to know. (Wall Street Journal). Going forward, agent fees are subject to negotiation.
Online sports betting hurts consumers (Slow Boring). I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m not a fan of sports betting.
What is the wealth effect? (Physician on Fire). The psychology of money is endlessly fascinating.
Is identity protection worth buying from my insurance? (Clark Howard). Better to put some up-front protections in place.
Why worry? (Sound Mind Investing, via FaithFi). The market threw a little fit last week. What was your response?
What to do when markets drop (Vanguard). Speaking of the market’s fit…
Credit card autopay can benefit consumers (a little) (Wall Street Journal). When a nudge is not enough.
Study: it only takes seven minutes on TikTok to ruin your self-esteem (Relevant Magazine). Social media is today’s primary conduit of consumerist messages. Parents, have you established rules around screen time and social media? Need help? Pick up a copy of Trusted: Preparing Your Kids for a Lifetime of God-Honoring Money Management.
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