Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. How to distinguish between wants and needs (Becoming Minimalist). The lines are not as clear as you might think. Understanding the 4 key 529 plan fees and expenses (Saving For College). You’re not restricted to your state’s plan (although you should probably use it […]
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Profitable Ideas: A Happy Pay Cut, Money Blind Spots, and More
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. They chose to take a pay cut—and say they’re happier (Wall Street Journal). Large numbers of people who took a new job for less pay have seen a boost in life satisfaction. Are Apple Pay and Google Pay more secure than credit cards? (How-To […]
Profitable Ideas: This is Your Brain on Stuff, The End of Credit Cards, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Everything you can’t have (Collaborative Fund). “Your brain doesn’t want stuff. It doesn’t even want new stuff. It wants to engage in the process and anticipation of getting new stuff.” The vehicles we choose to drive (Becoming Minimalist). Come for the Harvey Mackay quote, then stick […]
Profitable Ideas: Investing in Happiness, Financial Opposites Attract, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Avoiding unhappiness (Humble Dollar). If we could better envision our future self, we’d be more cautious in our use of debt. KidFinLit series: 10 children’s books that teach kids about saving money (Forbes). A fun way to help kids learn about money. ‘Young people […]
Profitable Ideas: A Little Bit of Savings Goes a Long Way, Get Ready for Digital Health Passes, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. How much is $20 a month worth? (A Wealth of Common Sense). Boosting your savings by a little bit can make a big difference. How to save for a big purchase (Of Dollars and Data). Low risk isn’t the same as […]
Profitable Ideas: Pursuing Significance With Your Finances, The Right Time to Invest, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. 3 strategies for pursuing significance with your finances (Crosswalk). Some great reminders about important aspects of money that can’t be seen on a spreadsheet. How to choose between a traditional and a Roth IRA (Peter Lazaroff). Good advice for making a […]