Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Quiet compounding (Collaborative Fund). “It’s a wonder to see.” No more piggy banks (The Contessa Counts). Great ideas for helping your kids manage their own spending. Envy is not an asset class (A Teachable Moment). “Liberating yourself from the addiction of comparison should be […]
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One of the Least Appreciated ‘Secrets’ to Warren Buffett’s Success
Think of the name Warren Buffett and you immediately think, “One of the world’s richest people” or “One of the greatest investors ever.” Both are true. But do you know why he has been so successful at building wealth through investing? Many books have covered this topic and they usually describe him as a “value” […]
Parents, Your Kids Want (And Need) You to Teach Them About Money
Two recent surveys caught my eye, both pointing to the need and opportunity for parents to teach their kids about money. First up was a study conducted by Lifeway Research among 18 to 34-year-old Protestant churchgoers. It found that one-third do not believe tithing is “a biblical command that still applies today.” Next was a […]
Profitable Ideas: Your First Bear Market Rodeo is the Hardest, Everything Compounds, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Navigating the pain of your first bear market (A Wealth of Common Sense). Words of wisdom for all investors, but especially new investors. Everything compounds (Humble Dollar). One of the most important concepts in money management, and in life. Scams are showing up at […]
Profitable Ideas: Choosing Time Over Money, Turning $5,000 Into $33 Million, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. When it’s time to choose time over money (She Picks Up Pennies). The last section of this article says it all—doing the blocking and tackling of wise money management gives us options to build our lives around what matters most. 6 […]
Profitable Ideas: Buy Low AND High, The Biggest Returns, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Buy low, buy high (The Irrelevant Investor). The surprising, powerful benefits of dollar-cost averaging. Repeat for emphasis (Humble Dollar). You can’t be reminded often enough about the awesome power of compounding returns. Why everyone else seems to have more money […]
Profitable Ideas: The Best DIY Tax Software, A Common Insurance Mistake, and More
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. How to choose the right do-it-yourself tax software (Consumer Reports). Whether you’re still finishing your 2017 return or getting set up for the next tax season, here’s an unbiased look at the leading DIY tax prep packages. The tipping point (Humble Dollar). Compounding may not seem like a big […]