Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web.
The rise of in-car ads (Sherwood). Just when you thought marketing messages have blanketed every available space, marketers have found a new place to reach you.
How to open a Trump Account with IRS Form 4547 (SavingForCollege.com). Some children will be eligible for a $1,000 contribution from Uncle Sam. Details in the article.
Babysitting rates by city (Urban Sitter). How does what you pay compare to these rates?
5 money questions every couple should ask—especially before Valentine’s Day (Morningstar). It’s not the most romantic topic, but talking about it will be good for your marriage.
Let your kids fail (The Atlantic). Too much protection can actually cause harm.
You can invest. But how much can you suffer? (Safal Niveshak). Learning to live through a downturn with sanity is one of the most important skills for investors.
Decluttering your financial life (Modera Wealth Management). Automation can add simplicity to your financial life, but it can also go too far. See also, 8 decluttering principles we can learn from the Bible (No Sidebar). Ideas for uncluttering your mind and heart.
What does a thief need to access your financial accounts? It’s likely less than you think (Oblivious Investor). It’s dangerously easy to get complacent about protecting your accounts.
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Matt,
Bravo for posting the article about what a Thief needs to into your accounts.
Blessings,
Garth with CCCU from back in the ABCU days..