A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. How our faces are turning into billion dollar digital bar codes (MarketWatch). Does this glimpse into the future of marketing put a smile or a frown on your face? One day, the ads you see may be driven […]
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Profitable Ideas: How to Keep Everything You Earn, The Limits of ‘Conscious Consumerism,’ and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. How to keep all your earnings (Humble Dollar). Ever heard of the “10, 10 and 40” rule? With a high deductible, even a doctor can shortchange his health (Washington Post). If you have a high-deductible health plan, does […]
Profitable Ideas: Let It Go, Frugality Gone Too Far, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. How to decipher if it’s time to let something go (Becoming Minimalist). Minimalism seems to be growing in popularity. Here are some ideas for getting rid of some of your stuff. Better than a bike (Humble Dollar). Good […]
Profitable Ideas: The Top Money Lesson to Teach Your Kids, The Profit of Stealth Wealth, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. The No. 1 money lesson to teach your kid (Business Insider). Couldn’t agree more. It isn’t easy to teach because it isn’t always easy to model, but it’s beneficial in so many ways. How to become ‘The Millionaire […]
Living in the Tension Between What We Want and What’s Valuable
One of the first phrases a child learns to say is, “I want…” And the leap from “I want Thomas the Tank Engine” to “I want a Tesla” isn’t very far at all. So strong is our desire — for a relationship, a nicer car, a trip to the beach — that I once heard […]
Profitable Ideas: The Domino Effect of One Purchase, Whether to Buy Life Insurance for Your Kids, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. The Diderot Effect: Why we want things we don’t need and what to do about it (Medium). Really good insights about the domino effect one purchase can have. The Dow just hit 20,000, but half of America missed […]
Profitable Ideas: Free is Good, The End of Car Ownership, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Don’t make this 401(k) mistake in 2017 (Time). When it comes to workplace retirement plans, free really is good. Don’t miss out. The end of car ownership? (Vocativ). Many items we used to buy are moving to subscription […]
Profitable Ideas: Making Good Money Habits Last, Career Lessons From ‘Hidden Figures,’ and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. 5 mental tricks to make a good money habit really last (Forbes). How to set yourself up for success. Working ‘til you die is a lousy financial plan (Time). As I like to say, plan vocationally, emotionally, and […]
Profitable Ideas: The Incredible Power of Gratitude, Beware the Free Credit Score, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Why gratitude is the key to success (Mustard Seed Money). Don’t miss the video at the beginning of this article. Seven money strategies to master in 2017 (Money Boss). Lots of good ideas for getting your New Year […]
Profitable Ideas: 75-Year Harvard Study Reveals Key to Success, Best Investing Books, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Everything you need to know about the huge Yahoo data breach (Time). Apparently, the breach dates back to 2013. Why it takes so long to report these things is maddening, but if you have a Yahoo account, you […]