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

You don’t have to gamble for gambling to ruin your life (Your Brain on Money). The crazy cost of online betting.

I want it, but I don’t like it (Panoptica). Great article about the convenience/toll tension that smartphones have introduced to our lives. 

Do you need a 529 savings account? Yes, for many reasons (Morningstar). They’re not just for college anymore.

The dangerous allure of “dying with zero” (The Purpose Code). The philosophy has merits, but is it wise for anyone to literally pursue dying with nothing?

Your life matters (even if you’re not famous) (Darius Foroux). Social media fosters the myths of overnight success and that fame is a worthy goal.

Why a smaller city is a smart move for new grads and young professionals (MarketWatch). Big cities have a certain allure, but starting small comes with plenty of perks.

Jewelry insurance: Should you use a rider or separate insurance? (Clark Howard). This was a new one on me, but it makes some sense.

Your friend group has a financial culture. You may not have chosen it. (NY Times via archive.today). An interesting piece about how our social circles influence our use of money and the role we play.

Why the college-first mindset is an outdated relic that’s failing us all (Kiplinger). College isn’t the best path for everyone.

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