Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web.
The stress we needlessly bring into our lives (Becoming Minimalist). Some stress is unavoidable, but there’s a lot of consumerist stress we can do something about.
Do I need to unfreeze my credit to shop for car insurance? (Clark Howard). Freezing your credit files is highly recommended, but it’s important to know when and how to temporarily unfreeze them.
We all live in Vegas now (NY Times). Unintended or not, the consequences of legalized gambling run deep.
These are the financial moves Americans regret the most (CBS Money Watch). Far better to learn from other people’s mistakes than to make them yourself.
Are you a ‘financial mutant’ (and why you should be) (Lifehacker). It starts with a mindset.
I moved from California to the midwest —and now save $46,000 a year (realtor.com). If you have some flexibility in where you could live, moving to a lower cost-of-living area could have a huge impact.
5 best places to buy pet medicines (Clark Howard). You don’t have to buy from your vet.
I kept track of every single item that entered our home over a month (To Love and to Learn). Moving toward a more minimalist life often involves doing time in the messy middle.
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