A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. This increasingly commonplace habit could be dangerous for your finances (MarketWatch). We’re automating more of our spending. Savings? Not so much. College’s hidden costs: What the admissions office doesn’t tell you (Washington Post). Take everything you know about […]
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Profitable Ideas: The Biggest Financial Regret, Raising Generous Kids, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. This is No. 1 financial regret of older Americans (MarketWatch). For those who aren’t “older” yet, there’s still time to avoid this regret. Stop spending based on other people’s wealth (Sketch Guy – a NY Times blog). Trying […]
Profitable Ideas: Ethical Consumption, A Financial Topic No One Talks About, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Financial success and ethical consumption (The Simple Dollar). This can be a really tough issue. I’d love to hear your take on it. Would you—or do you—willingly pay more for products made by companies that uphold your values? […]
Profitable Ideas: How Facebook Can Hurt Your Finances, The Ministers of Minimalism, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Why Facebook could ruin your retirement (USA TODAY). If we’re not careful, social media can take keeping up with the Joneses to a whole new level. A big life change is more planning than magic (Sketch Guy – […]
Profitable Ideas: Raising Financially Savvy Kids, 12 Ways to Earn Extra Cash, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Parents pass (bad) money habits to kids (Squared Away). Whether we teach our kids about money—and how—has a lasting impact. Why is it so hard to stick to a budget? (US News). Like any new habit, it can […]
Living Without a Car Payment Gets a Good Rap
Several years ago when online budgeting tools, such as Mint.com, were introduced, I looked on with a sense of happy shock as budgeting suddenly became something very close to cool. Prior to that, the mere mention of the word “budget” was a conversation killer. With their user-friendly interfaces and access-anywhere apps, online budget tools quickly […]
Profitable Ideas: Credit Cards Trump Debit Cards, Inexpensive Products With Lifetime Warranties, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. What I learned when my husband’s debit card was stolen (Forbes). Added confirmation that credit cards are safer than debit cards. Start now (The Reformed Broker). Far too many young adults are squandering one of their most valuable […]
Profitable Ideas: Smooth Your Stock Market Ride, Find Out If You Really Are Underpaid, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. How regular investing smooths the market’s ups and downs (NY Times). As a wise person once said, timing the market doesn’t work. It’s your time in the market that counts. To read more about the benefits of investing […]
Profitable Ideas: Putting Your Money Where Your Values Are, How Amazon Primes You to Overspend, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. An essential budget query: Is this spending aligned with my values? (NY Times). How a little awareness can help you get more for your money. This is what happens when you get rid of 75% of your stuff […]
Profitable Ideas: The Price Tag Isn’t the Cost, Maximizing an Inheritance, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. But how much does it cost? (Seth Godin). A wise purchase requires looking well past the price tag. 8 ways to go wrong with an inherited IRA (Bankrate.com). If you’re careful about how you choose to receive the […]