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

Data breaches are explosive in 2026: Why you must freeze your credit now. (Clark Howard). A credit freeze is the gold standard of ID theft protection. See also, Over 150 million driver’s licenses have been leaked (Lifehacker).

This simple mistake can cost your loved ones their share of your estate (MarketWatch). When is the last time you checked your beneficiary designations?

How to make a wedding budget: 6 financially savvy tips (Schwab). Ideas for having a beautiful wedding without breaking the bank.

Reviewing your insurance coverage (Modera Wealth). It seems so boring, like such a chore. When you need it, you’ll be glad you did the work.

Why it’s valuable to do things the slow way (No Sidebar). Some of the many benefits of taking the long way.

Don’t take it for granted (Tony Hixon). A wonderful reminder.

Where to put inherited money: What to do after you receive a lump sum (Kiplinger). An important first step: Commit to making no big decisions for a while. See also, Money can cause family strife. That’s why parents must talk about it (USA TODAY).

How to find ghost charges on your credit card and checking statements (Washington Post via Archive.Today). Frictionless buying can make us buy more.

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