by Matt Bell | Jul 31, 2026 | Earning, Spending Smart |
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. What if you used it up before replacing it? (No Sidebar). We replace the tube of toothpaste once we’ve used it up. Why don’t we apply the same practice to cars, clothing, or a couch? How to...
by Matt Bell | Jul 17, 2026 | Earning, Miscellaneous, Spending Smart |
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Real estate won’t make you feel rich (Use Your Wealth). Many first-time homebuyers vastly underestimate the ongoing costs of owning home. DraftKings intentionally creates gambling addicts, new...
by Matt Bell | Jun 26, 2026 | Earning, Insurance, Teaching Kids |
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. They looked like they were getting rich on Polymarket—but none of it was real (Wall Street Journal). You can’t always trust what you see on social media. ‘This is not financial advice’ (Noema). More...
by Matt Bell | Jun 19, 2026 | Earning, Money & Marriage |
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Unlock the secrets to a financially secure marriage (Focus on the Family). It was an honor (and a lot of fun!) to be a guest on Focus on the Family’s Daily Broadcast. We talked about one of my...
by Matt Bell | Sep 9, 2025 | Budgeting/Planning, Earning |
Do you know your net worth? That’s how much is left after subtracting your debts from the total value of your cash and assets. At first glance, figuring out your net worth may seem pointless. You’re probably not going to bump Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren...
by Matt Bell | Jun 7, 2016 | Budgeting/Planning, Earning, Faith & Finances |
In a recent post, I described the process of financial life-change as circular, not linear, and I emphasized the importance of knowing what the Bible teaches about money. However, I only quoted a handful of verses. This is the first of several posts taking a deeper...
Great to hear from you, Wayne! I know a lot of people don't like the idea of using a budget…
Thanks for the encouraging words, Leo. Good to have some kindred spirits along for the ride!
Hi Matt, it’s your friend Wayne out here in Barrington. I laughed at your comments regarding the “woke” – like…
Hey Matt! You're not the only voice crying in the wilderness. I'm right there with you. A budget, discipline, and…
That's a good point, Al. How much to give in retirement when you're drawing from an investment portfolio is an…