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

Unlock the secrets to a financially secure marriage (Focus on the Family). It was an honor (and a lot of fun!) to be a guest on Focus on the Family’s Daily Broadcast. We talked about one of my favorite subjects — how engaged and newly married couples can get their marriages headed in a God-honoring, marriage-enriching financial direction.

The life you’re rushing through is the only one you get (Becoming Minimalist). “Busy rarely leads to best.”

Working without recognition: Finding motivation when no one seems to notice (The Gospel Coalition). On the importance of knowing your audience.

How to let go of things you don’t use and declutter your life (The Washington Post via Archive.today). Holding on to things ‘just in case’ is holding you back.

The five money conversations every engaged couple needs to have (Christian Money Solutions). Good suggestions. If you’d like more, pick up a copy of Starting Strong: Discovering the Good That Money Can Do in Your Marriage.

A Sunday thought about money (Humble Dollar). Money is a means, not an end.

Who you are is what makes you wealthy (The Root of All). A thought provoking read. “He built a fortune, but failed to build a self.”

The tightwad-spendthrift marriage: How to stop fighting about money (Art of Manliness). It’s very common—savers marry spenders and vice versa.

Americans aren’t money-savvy, and they’re only getting worse (NY Times). Money management is arguably the most important skill typically not taught in school. If you have kids at home, pick up a copy of Trusted: Preparing Your Kids for a Lifetime of God-Honoring Money Management.

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