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

Sinking funds: The budgeting trick that ends financial surprises (Due). I call it a periodic bills and expenses fund. Whatever you call it, it will do wonders for your peace of mind.

The cost of status (Young Money). “The reward for winning the status game is another status game.”

Most finfluencial TikTok posts were already misleading. Now, the trend is worsening (The Daily Upside). Financial advice is readily available. Helpful advice? Not so much.

Raising emotionally healthy kids in the digital age (Psychology Today). Resisting the pull of the culture.

New rules for student loans just changed. What borrowers need to know. (Wall Street Journal). There are new caps and fewer repayment options. See also, Avoid this costly college debt mistake (Clark Howard).

New law will protect kids’ lemonade states after state employees were caught demanding fees (Good News Network). Crazy that things had to go this far.

What happens if my password manager gets hacked? (Oblivious Investor). They can make life easier, but check their security protocols.

How to live simply and give generously (Eternal Perspective Ministries). Six reasons to choose simplicity.

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