Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. The stress we needlessly bring into our lives (Becoming Minimalist). Some stress is unavoidable, but there’s a lot of consumerist stress we can do something about. Do I need to unfreeze my credit to shop for car insurance? (Clark Howard). Freezing your credit files […]
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Profitable Ideas: A Financial Finish Line, Christians and Sports Betting, and More
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. The prosperity paradox (Becoming Minimalist). Where’s your financial finish line? Americans think they need almost $1.5 million to retire. Experts say to focus on another number instead (CNBC). Fortunately, it’s a number you have a lot more control over. Insurers are spying on your […]
Profitable Ideas: Developing Better Habits, The Psychology of Being Rich, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. How to develop better habits in 2020 (Ryan Holiday). How some little changes can lead to big results. How ‘dark patterns’ influence travel bookings (BBC). Marketing keeps getting more scientific. Knowing a little about how it works can help you make […]
Profitable Ideas: The Science Behind Your Money Habits, A Money Mistake Many Couples Make, and More
Every week, I look through lots of personal finance articles. Here are some of the best. What science reveals about your money habits (Magnify Money). There’s more going on behind the scenes of your financial decisions than you realize. The easiest retirement choice (Of Dollars and Data). Boiling retirement savings down to one especially important decision. We […]
Profitable Ideas: The Lessons of 2018, Toward More Ethical Uses of Money, and More.
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. The 10 most valuable financial lessons I learned in 2018 (The Simple Dollar). There are some good lessons for all of us on this list. The 10 best financial resolutions for 2019 (Forbes). I like these resolutions a lot (although […]
Profitable Ideas: The Stock Market’s Amazing Upward Trajectory, The Money/Loneliness Connection, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Why do stocks generally go up over time? (A Wealth of Common Sense). One of today’s best investing writers on some important truths about the stock market. For those with the right mindset, it offers one of the best opportunities for […]
Profitable Ideas: A Credit Freeze Will Only Get You So Far, The Human Decency Fund, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Here’s why a credit freeze won’t protect your identity completely (US News). Freezing your credit is a good idea, but there are other steps you should take as well. A guide to choosing your company benefits during open […]
Profitable Ideas: A Credit Freeze is a Worthwhile Hassle, An Easy Way to Slash Your Grocery Bill, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. I’ve frozen my credit for 10 years. It’s a hassle but worth it. (Wall Street Journal via Morningstar). A small price for peace of mind. Worthy of a read for all who are considering a credit freeze in […]