Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Myth of “free” checking costs consumers over $8 billion a year (Bloomberg). Overdraft “protection” sounds like a benefit. It can cost you. The single most important thing to know about financial aid: it’s a sham (Slate). The headline might be a little over the […]
Okay, so you’ve made all the right moves in planning your next car purchase. You’ve kept your current car at least 10 years—preferably 15. You’ve come up with two or three viable options of cars that don’t just look good, they also get good gas mileage and have good safety ratings. You’ve done some comparison-shopping […]
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. 5 reasons dual-income families should live off one and bank the second (Money Ning). The best financial advice my wife and I got before getting married was to base our lifestyle on one income. 3 real estate lessons learned from our last investment property […]
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. If this is your first bear market, there’s no need to panic (Bloomberg). For newer investors, this year’s market performance may be a bit jarring. Here’s some helpful perspective. The gift of mac & cheese (Compass). I love this story. I think you will, […]
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. 4 things you can do to make sound financial decisions in financially lean times (Christian Stewardship Network). Things aren’t exactly great in the economy right now. Here are some ways to cope. 10 steps you can take to keep advertisers from dictating your life […]
What does it say about our culture that one of the best-selling books in recent years is about decluttering and organizing? “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” has sold millions of copies and led to the Netflix reality series, “Sparking Joy.” The book’s author, 30-something Marie Kondo, has been branded the Millennial Martha Stewart. Fans […]
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. The financial risks of the stories we love (Root of All). Great article that gets at the motivations for so many of our financial decisions. This might look like a long read, but it’ll be worth your time. 8 minimalist principles for our kids […]
Our home may be our castle, but for many people, their car is an extension of themselves. According to a study cited by Juliet Schor in her book, The Overspent American, nearly half of all car owners see their car as a reflection of who they are. The belief that we are what we drive, […]
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Six practical ways to model contentment for your kids today (Becoming Minimalist). Great ideas for helping our kids “catch” contentment from us. Teenagers should be working this summer (Daily Citizen). Getting our young people working will benefit them in countless good ways. And this […]
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Here’s how much money you would have lost if you bought crypto during Matt Damon’s “fortune favors the brave” commercial (MarketWatch). Beware celebs pitching investment ideas. See also, Coinbase loses half its value in a week as crypto slumps (USA TODAY). How to teach […]
