A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. Beware, the IRS is looking for these red flags this tax season (MarketWatch). Ah, the irony — being especially generous is a red flag. 7 products with unbelievable warranties (Three Thrifty Guys). This is an important—and often overlooked—aspect of spending money well. Amazon wants to own your checking account […]
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. 7 life-changing perspectives to overcome your family’s obsession with stuff (Becoming Minimalist). Simplifying doesn’t start with cleaning out your closets. It starts with rethinking your assumptions. Now & then (A Wealth of Common Sense). Some good thoughts on striking a balance between saving and spending. Ways to be a […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles I’ve come across lately. Stop spending money: 401(k) breakdown (Seeking Alpha). Some of the steps for wise investing are well within your control. You just need the discipline to take them. 5 unusual, money-smart ways to spend your tax refund (US News). Are you getting a […]
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. A beginner’s guide to monetizing a hobby (Magnify Money). Turning what you do for fun into a moneymaker. The romantic side of budgeting (The White Coat Investor). One of the least appreciated benefits of a budget is how it can foster a sense of financial oneness in marriage. IRS […]
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. Perspective (Sound Mind Investing) Some helpful context for all the recent stock market volatility. Also see Never Waste a Downturn. 3 investing mistakes to avoid (Morningstar). Some good reminders for times like these. 5 reasons to ditch your car in 2018 (Magnify Money). If you’re a two-car family and trying […]
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. It’s Hard to Predict How You’ll Respond to Risk (Collaborative Fund). Lots of implications here—from preparing for a bear market to charting a career path. Home buyer’s remorse: Why you get it and how to get past it (MarketWatch). Learn from those who’ve gone before you to avoid the […]
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. 5 lies Christians tell about money (The Gospel Coalition). There’s a lot to think about here, and pray about, and study. ‘Wait and see’ before using 529s for private school tuition (CNN). This change in the tax law is causing a lot of confusion. Especially if your state provides […]
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. Why it’s more important than ever to file your taxes early this year (Magnify Money). It can help protect you from tax ID theft. With a tax deduction gone, is home equity a smart way to pay for college? (NY Times). A common source of college funding is now […]
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. Should you buy Bitcoin? Ask a different question first (Sketch Guy – a NY Times blog). Are you winging it with your investments or do you have a plan? Here’s to doing what matters — a manifesto (Coach Carson). An interesting way to find motivation by visualizing the […]
Some of the better articles I found on my last trip through the financial cyberspace. 7 research-proven strategies that can help you finally get out of debt (Magnify Money). These ideas have been put to the test. Tax reform is here: What it means for your taxes (US News). Use the new parameters to estimate your 2018 […]
