Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. I don’t feel like buying stuff anymore (BuzzFeed). Will the pandemic reorder our spending priorities? Want to be more productive? Try doing less. (HBR). A convicting — and possibly inspiring — look at how much of a typical 40-hour work week […]
Since my day job involves helping people invest well, I read lots of articles about investing. Some days, that feels like an amazing gift. I get paid, in part, to learn. Other days, it feels like a job hazard. If you’re new to reading about investing, it can seem perplexing, even maddening. It is common […]
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Scared Americans desperate to travel are buying up “Covid Camper” (MSN). One more way the pandemic is changing our behavior and introducing new words and phrases. We paid off our mortgage in 7 years — here’s why (Live Your Wage). “Good […]
As my wife and I approach our 21st anniversary, my mind isn’t just on financial matters, but the occasion did lead me to reflect recently on the best financial advice we received before we got married. It came from the pastor who led us through some pre-marital counseling. What to do with a second income When a […]
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. The coronavirus-driven gold rush (Axios). Apparently, a lot of new investors have been drawn to the stock market, thinking there’s easy money to be made. Please have a plan! How the current crisis could impact the future of fashion forever (Worth). […]
I still remember the first time we took our first child to the pediatrician. There was nothing wrong; it was just a normal first check-up. However, my face must have looked like I was carrying our newborn across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. The doctor took one look at me and said, “It’s okay, one […]
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Why liquid net worth is so important for your finances (Of Dollars and Data). Net worth is one way of keeping score, but how much of it could you access if you needed to? Lost your job but still have a […]
In so many areas of life right now, we need to be cautious. Don’t gather in groups. Keep your distance from people. Wear a mask when out in public. And on it goes. With caution serving as the rule of the day, it’s understandable that many of us are cancelling summer trips. The risk of […]
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Help! My flight was cancelled and I still can’t get a refund (NY Times). Airlines are trying to issue credits when they may be obligated to provide a refund instead. It pays to know the rules. Will travel change after coronavirus? […]
If you pay close attention to investment news, it’ll either make you laugh or it’ll drive you crazy. Within the same hour, the popular MarketWatch investment news website often runs completely contradictory articles. One says the market is headed higher; the next says the market is about to tank. What’s a smart investor to do? […]
