It’s easy to make managing money more complicated than it needs to be. That’s because money isn’t just an objective “means of exchange” as the dictionary defines it. Money is wrapped up in our emotions – our hopes, dreams, and fears. And our use of it is strongly influenced by the many messages of our […]
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. The last time always happens now (Raptitude). A wonderful piece with helpful, challenging implications for using money well. Taking back control over technology (Thinq). I’m not sure we need to purchase this entrepreneur’s solution, but the conversation is worth listening to and acting on. […]
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. 7 tips to save when you feel like shopping (No Sidebar). Great alternatives for those times when you feel the urge to shop just to shop. The new world of tipping (Axis). When requests for a tip seemingly everywhere these days, it’s important to […]
As my family prepares to go to a wedding, I’ve been thinking about the best financial advice my wife and I received before we got married. It came from the pastor who led us through some pre-marital counseling. What to do with a second income When a couple gets married, one of the biggest financial […]
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Consumers have ‘5 times’ more clothes than they did in the 80s. This is the impact (CNN). I once heard that people typically wear only 20% of the clothing in their closet. I’m guessing that percentage is even lower now. See also, Fast fashion […]
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. If your only goal is more, you’ll never get there (Becoming Minimalist). There’s no objective measure of “enough.” You just have to decide. The 3 kinds of inflation (A Wealth of Common Sense.) The third type is one we can control. Here how. How […]
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. The key to making good financial decisions—connecting with your “future self” (Forbes). If we could get even a little bit better at thinking ahead, we would make all manner of decisions, including financial decisions, better. Swimming pools make you happy (Klement on Investing). Spending […]
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. “Tipflation” may be causing tipping backlash as more digital prompts ask for tips (CBS Money Watch). That awkward moment when you’re asked for a tip in a situation that previously didn’t call for one. See also, What your barista is really thinking as you […]
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Remember when the things we bought were just things? (World). “Are we so attached to our past consumer purchases that we’ll flock to movies about them a couple of decades down the road?” Why tipping prompts are suddenly everywhere (Wall Street Journal). “I just […]
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Stop asking whether money buys happiness (The Atlantic). Does more money bring more happiness? It’s complicated. How to know if a rental property is a good investment (The Long Game). A good starting point for an objective evaluation. Do I need to re-visit my […]
