I know, Christmas is over. However, by the time most Christmas prep articles come out, it’s too late to prepare adequately. What I’ve discovered in my own life is that the most helpful steps toward a financially sane Christmas next year begin right after this year’s Christmas celebration is over. 1 – Create your own […]
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Profitable Ideas: How the Rich Are Different, Playing the Long Game, and More
Weekly roundup of interesting and helpful personal finance articles from around the web. Why rich people avoid consumerism (Darius Foroux). “Most people don’t own income-producing or liquid assets. Most people own products and debt.” Assured misery (Collaborative Fund). What to avoid if you want to be happier—in your use of money, and otherwise. The long […]
Profitable Ideas: Raising Generous Kids, Financial Death by a Thousand Cuts, and More.
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 […]
Profitable Ideas: Managing Your Kids’ Expectations, You Need an Estate Plan, and More.
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Managing gift expectations with your kids during the holidays (Marriage, Kids and Money). The earlier you start, the better. Is pet insurance worth it? (Washington Post). In two words, probably not. Here’s why. A teacher defaulted on $55,000 in student debt—loan rehabilitation […]
Profitable Ideas: Skip The Toy Store, The Treasure Decision, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. 5 alternative gift ideas that don’t come from a toy store (Magnify Money). Good ideas for gifts that will be greatly valued while subtly instilling the values of what matters most. A lazy person’s guide to happiness (The Atlantic). Lessons […]
Profitable Ideas: 9 ‘Secret’ Costco Perks, Invisible Credit Cards, and More
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 […]
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 […]