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

They looked like they were getting rich on Polymarket—but none of it was real (Wall Street Journal). You can’t always trust what you see on social media.

‘This is not financial advice’ (Noema). More on “finfluencers” and how they can lead people astray.

Mini retirements: Why waiting until 65 is a mistake (Financial Independence Hub). On the wisdom of taking retirement on a trial run, or several trial runs.

How to visit colleges (The College Financial Lady). Some good questions to ask, and a good reminder about the “Big Six” elements of the college experience that drive success in life.

The hidden costs of timing your move from renting to buying (realtor.com). Getting the timing wrong can cost you—a lot.

5 ways to manage the massive run-up in insurance costs (Clark Howard). Most of all, if you’ve been with your carrier for a long time, it’s time to get some other quotes.

Before you give money to your kids, ask yourself these 3 questions (Kiplinger). Could helping hurt?

Nearly half of workers want a new job — and money isn’t even the main reason (Money). A better work experience might not necessitate a move.

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