A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. A 5th grader’s boredom while visiting her mom’s job led to $70,000 for the elderly in need (CNN). Inspiring story about the good that a young child can do. Discipline equals freedom: The difference between deprivation and depriving yourself (Get […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Time for happiness (Harvard Business Review). Why using money to free up time can boost happiness, and why so few of us use money that way. Spending happily (Humble Dollar). More on the money/happiness equation. 7 ways to use emotional […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. 6 ways to apply decluttering principles to your finances (Becoming Minimalist). It adds peace of mind when your finances are simplified and well organized. Rich habits: Ask for what you want (Four Pillar Freedom). Couldn’t agree more. It’s amazing what […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. How I saved a small fortune and taught my kids to be independent (Kiplinger). How one parent is teaching his kids about money, and succeeding. Resolve to beat the odds (Real Smartica). Getting after some of the most important financial […]
As I look back on 2018, I’m grateful for many things, one of which is that you’ve chosen to subscribe to this blog. In case you missed any of these, here are the 10 most-read posts from the year, along with a few others that I especially enjoyed writing. 1) The absolute best way to […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Seven ideas (Humble Dollar). Personal finance knowledge everyone should have. Dismantling my dreams, one brick at a time (Slate). All those home renovation shows make it look so easy. But one couple found out it’s much tougher than it looks […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Want to raise generous kids? Here’s how (Washington Post). Three recommended steps, but the first one is the most important one. How to decide whether to relocate for a job (Harvard Business Review). Making a pro/con list will only get […]
This article is reprinted by permission from Sound Mind Investing. This Thanksgiving, many of us will gather with extended family to enjoy food, fellowship, and perhaps some football. It can also be a time of life-changing conversations. When my wife, Jude, and I became parents, we received some unusually helpful advice from our friends, Dick […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. 11 Black Friday rip-offs you’ll regret buying (Reader’s Digest). If you’re a Black Friday shopper, check out this list of watch-outs before you head for the mall. Should you buy or rent a vacation home? (CNN). It’s “the kiss of death for […]
There are countless tips and “tricks” you can use to speed up the process of getting out of debt, save money at the grocery store, and invest more for the future. But if you really want to get the money thing right, you have to cultivate certain inner disciplines. And there is one that rises […]
