Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Americans say they need to earn $128,000 to feel financially okay (Bloomberg). How much you make matters, to be sure. But how well you manage what you make can make a big difference. It’s why some people who make a lot feel like they […]
Weekly roundup of worth-your-time personal finance articles from around the web. What a 500-year-old saint taught me about money (Incognito Money Scribe). The “financial examen” — a wonderful idea for cultivating a more thoughtful, intentional financial life. The value of a college degree (Get Rich Slowly). “A student’s choice of program is perhaps the most […]
I know, Christmas is over. However, by the time most Christmas prep articles come out, it’s too late to prepare adequately. What I’ve discovered in my own life is that the most helpful steps toward a financially sane Christmas next year begin right after this year’s Christmas celebration is over. 1 – Create your own […]
Weekly roundup of interesting and helpful personal finance articles from around the web. Why we buy products connected to place, people, and past (HBR). Wow, there’s a lot going on inside our brains—and hearts—when we make purchase decisions, many of which we’re not even aware of. 11 steps to winterize a house (US News). It’s […]
Weekly roundup of interesting and helpful personal finance articles from around the web. You are the object of a secret extraction operation (NY Times). Ever heard of surveillance capitalism? You’re probably actively taking part in it. No more side quests (The Reformed Broker). I love this post. It’s a powerful reminder to stay focused on […]
Weekly roundup of interesting and helpful personal finance articles from around the web. Want to sound more confident? Avoid these 11 words and phrases that make you look ‘weak,’ say grammar experts (CNBC). How we convey our thoughts can be just as important as the substance of those thoughts. We chartered a boat to look […]
If you’re really paying attention, life can be a very odd experience. Especially when it comes to money. For example, in troubled economic times, front-page newspaper stories regularly quote economists expressing concern that the personal savings rate is going up. I still vividly remember reading one such story during a recession. I had to blink […]
Weekly roundup of interesting and helpful personal finance articles from around the web. 8 reasons we have delayed (even further) getting our daughters phones (Eric Geiger). “When they get a phone, everything changes.” No such thing as enough money (Incognito Money Scribe). A beautiful post that puts much into perspective. Women may be better investors […]
A few years ago, we replaced the furnace/air conditioning system in our home. It was not the most enjoyable way to spend a big chunk of money. However, having the money set aside in savings made it far less painful than it might have been. If you own a home or a car, I hate […]
Weekly roundup of interesting and helpful personal finance articles from around the web. Why your estate plan needs to include digital assets like passwords and cryptocurrency (Money). You probably have more digital assets than you realize. What will happen to all of it if something happens to you? It’s time for Americans to buy less […]
