by Matt Bell | Nov 8, 2019 | Spending, Teaching Kids |
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. The enough curve: Consider the ongoing costs of your purchases (My Money Blog). When buying more only brings more problems. It’s okay to be happy with a quiet life (Becoming...
by Matt Bell | Sep 16, 2016 | Investing, Psychology of Money, Spending |
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Nine simple strategies for a happier life (Jonathan Clements). A veteran financial writer culls the research on the happiest uses of money. A surprisingly...
by Matt Bell | Apr 22, 2010 | Spending |
In honor of Earth Day, here are a few articles I found useful. This one includes links to sites that will help you turn your old unused electronics into cash. This one has some good ideas for cutting back on electricity use. And for some less predictable ideas,...
by Matt Bell | Apr 8, 2010 | Teaching Kids |
A new web site, Green Allowance, encourages parents to use allowances to motivate their kids to develop environmentally friendly habits. The site fosters a deal between parents and their kids: the kids take on various energy saving projects, the parents split some of...
by Matt Bell | Jun 22, 2009 | Spending |
Paper or plastic? At first, it was polite of grocery store cashiers to ask which sort of bag we’d prefer. But today, the question often sounds like, “Environmentalist or Polluter?” Everyone knows that paper is the best choice for protecting the...
Stuff overload is a battle many of us fight, TJ, my family included. I think that's why I'm drawn to…
The WSJ article on cheap stuff was pretty good. It's crazy how much junk we keep thinking it's important/expensive/valuable, yet…
Thanks for being a long-time reader, Dennis, and for your note. My intention with the article was simply to help…
Matt, I read with interest the linked CBS News article predicting multiple negative economic effects of the tariffs currently being…
I’m working on not depending on money for security and thus relinquishing my tight grip on what little money I…