A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Number one number (Humble Dollar). There’s wisdom in maintaining a healthy hatred of recurring bills and being ruthless about keeping them under control. To cure affluenza, we have to be satisfied with the stuff we already own (The Guardian). The […]
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The Priceless Joy of a Little Impracticality
In our household, I’m the chief of the sleep police. I want our kids waking up in the morning rested and ready for their day. But this past Monday night, my 11-year-old was up past midnight, and it’s all my fault. Stranger still, if I had the chance to do things differently, I wouldn’t change […]
Profitable Ideas: Prepping For Black Friday, Making Goal Achievement Inevitable, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. 4 things retailers don’t want you to know about black Friday (MarketWatch). Some important reminders that may make you think twice about fighting the crowds. How to protect your retirement account from a hack (Wise Bread). The protections for investment […]
Profitable Ideas: Winning the Comparison Game, What’s Missing From Your Net Worth Statement, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. The danger in comparing your financial progress to others (and what to do instead) (The Simple Dollar). No one is immune from the comparison game, but if you know how to play it right, some comparisons can be healthy. […]
Profitable Ideas: How Less Stuff Equals More Life, True Financial Freedom, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Every day with less leads to a life worth more (No Sidebar). Staying mindful of what matters most. My number one frugal living tip: Plan ahead (Bible Money Matters). I think I heard this idea somewhere before. In which I discover […]
Profitable Ideas: A Credit Freeze Will Only Get You So Far, The Human Decency Fund, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Here’s why a credit freeze won’t protect your identity completely (US News). Freezing your credit is a good idea, but there are other steps you should take as well. A guide to choosing your company benefits during open […]
Profitable Ideas: Putting Your Money Where Your Values Are, Minimizing Losses During The Next Bear Market, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. What do you value? (Live Wealthy Now). Aligning your use of money with what’s most important to you is the most satisfying way to use money. Income alpha (A Wealth of Common Sense). Making your most valuable asset […]
Profitable Ideas: A Credit Freeze is a Worthwhile Hassle, An Easy Way to Slash Your Grocery Bill, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. I’ve frozen my credit for 10 years. It’s a hassle but worth it. (Wall Street Journal via Morningstar). A small price for peace of mind. Worthy of a read for all who are considering a credit freeze in […]
Profitable Ideas: Protecting Your Financial Identity, ‘Does It Spark Joy?’ is the Wrong Question, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Stop thief (Humble Dollar). Protecting your financial identity in light of the Equifax hack and beyond. 4 ways science says money affects your mind (Wise Bread). Money really can mess with our minds. Here are some surprising examples, […]
Profitable Ideas: Clutter’s Last Stand, Preparing for a Disaster, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. 12 crazy stats about clutter (My Money Wizard). Do you have 300,000 items in your home? Five simple steps to financial freedom (Ron Blue Institute). It isn’t rocket science. 10 ways to declutter your digital life in 10 […]