Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web.

How to make more without working more (Of Dollars and Data). The power (and profit) of putting money to productive use.

Learning to love my first budget—but not too much (Wall Street Journal). A budget newbie learns to find balance.

The costly mistake you might be making with your first 401(k) (Kiplinger). If retirement seems like a “future you” problem, that may be a problem indeed.

If you want a simpler home, start with these 7 questions (No Sidebar). Good questions for clearing the clutter.

One question to ask before any purchase (Becoming Minimalist). You have your reasons for buying, but what if you don’t?

10 ways we accidentally teach our kids to value stuff over people (Becoming Minimalist). Our kids are watching and listening to us more than we probably realize. What are they learning from our examples?

5 compelling reasons why buying is not always better than renting (MoneyNing). Renters are often eager to buy, but make sure you’re ready for all that comes with home ownership.

Making money matter more (Tim Maurer). You may know your net worth, but do you know your “net worthwhile”?

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