Out of all the many financial decisions we make, some matter a lot more than others. Last time around, we looked at the decisions that really matter when we’re relatively young (See Life’s Biggest Financial Decisions — The Early Years). Now let’s look at those that matter most as we get older. How you manage […]
10 things you can do today to live more like a minimalist (Becoming Minimalist). “Minimalism isn’t about owning less than you need, it’s about owning exactly what you need.” The triple tax break you may be missing: a health savings account (NY Times). A deduction for contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals. What’s not to like? Generous […]
We make lots of financial decisions every day. However, over the course of our lives, there are about 10-15 decisions that really matter. How well we navigate them will make an especially big difference in whether we struggle with money or live with financial freedom and joy. As I describe the decisions, please keep a […]
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. IRS extends tax return filing deadline to May 17 (Kiplinger). You have more time to file and pay any amounts owed for 2020. However, if you make quarterly estimated tax payments, the first installment for 2021 is still due in April. […]
Of all the things we can do with money, giving it away seems completely, utterly irrational, doesn’t it? After all, we work hard for what we earn. And after paying all the bills and putting a little aside for the future, there just isn’t anything left to give, right? Well, it turns out that generosity […]
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Investing: the greatest show on earth (Collaborative Fund). One of my favorite financial writers has done it again. He has created a piece that’s well worth your time. A generosity philosophy (Calibrating Capital). A wonderful article about one of the most […]
Have you ever walked through your neighborhood on a warm day and looked inside other people’s garages? Don’t the contents look familiar? Don’t they look remarkably similar to the contents of your own garage? I’m not suggesting that we all start forming communes, but couldn’t we do a better job of sharing? On a memorable out of town […]
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Harvard professor: focusing on time instead of money can make you happier — here’s how (CNBC). If you can afford it, paying to free up time usually pays a big happiness dividend. Do I need a will? Who needs one and […]
Am I the only one, or does it seem as though Truth has taken a holiday? And doesn’t it look like his good friends, Logic and Sanity, went along for the trip? While I’m strongly tempted to veer out of my lane, I’ll do my best to keep this article/commentary focused on financial issues—in particular, […]
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. 51% of millennials are keeping a major money secret from their partner: here’s what they’re hiding (CNBC). The ideal? Full financial disclosure before marriage, ongoing financial transparency after marriage. Should I pay off debt, save money, or invest? (Clark Howard). The […]
