by Matt Bell | Sep 11, 2026 | Insurance, Miscellaneous, Spending Smart |
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Data breaches are explosive in 2026: Why you must freeze your credit now. (Clark Howard). A credit freeze is the gold standard of ID theft protection. See also, Over 150 million driver’s licenses...
by Matt Bell | Sep 4, 2026 | Investing, Spending Smart, Teaching Kids |
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. 1 in 3 parents plan to divide their inheritance unequally among their kids—and, frankly, that could be a smart way to do it, pros say (MarketWatch). “Equal and fair are not always the same thing.”...
by Matt Bell | Aug 28, 2026 | Insurance, Investing, Spending Smart |
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Gen Z is moving back home. They think it’s a smart move (USA TODAY). Hmm. I can see this in cases of necessity or to pay off debt, but I’m not so sure about moving home for the increased lifestyle...
by Matt Bell | Aug 14, 2026 | Insurance, Miscellaneous, Spending Smart |
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. The simple mental tricks that make us better with money (Wall Street Journal). The wisdom of putting some speed bumps in front of the “Buy” button. Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your...
by Matt Bell | Aug 7, 2026 | Credit/Debt, Spending Smart |
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. 9 life-changing truths that will help you finally get out of debt (Becoming Minimalist). “You probably don’t need more income” and other points to ponder. Helicopter parents are co-piloting their...
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...
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…