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

Slow fashion for a simpler life (This Evergreen Home). Freeing up some space in your closet—and your mind.

Paying kids to stay off their phones: Incentive or bribe? (Wall Street Journal). It’s like paying kids for good grades. I’m not a fan. How about you?

Stop waiting for permission: Career lessons from my 20s (Money Changes Everything). On the importance of being bold, proactive.

It’s college rankings season (The College Financial Lady). There’s a lot that college rankings can’t tell you about whether a school is a good fit for your child.

A 6-year research project found a surprisingly simple route to happiness (MSN). We were designed to live others-centered lives.

Clark Howard’s new Airbnb rule you need to follow (Clark Howard). An important step to take before you unpack.

Everything’s casino (Business Insider). One of the strongest trends in the consumer culture is accelerating—quickly.

5 simple spending habits for happier living (Next Big Idea Club). How to generate more joy per dollar.

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