A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. 11 Black Friday rip-offs you’ll regret buying (Reader’s Digest). If you’re a Black Friday shopper, check out this list of watch-outs before you head for the mall. Should you buy or rent a vacation home? (CNN). It’s “the kiss of death for […]
How well we manage money has much to do with getting some of the big decisions right. How much should we spend on a house? Should we finance a vehicle? Other financial decisions can be simplified by using a Cash Flow Plan and taking an objective look at how much a household of our size and […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. This daily activity will make your kids less materialistic (Moneyish). How to move from “the gimmes” to grateful. How to stay in the game (A Wealth of Common Sense). Words of wisdom for investors. Finding a new voice (Becoming Minimalist). This one may […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Wealth is what you don’t see (Fervent Finance). This is one of the main messages from my favorite secular personal finance book, The Millionaire Next Door. Not so simple living (Becoming Minimalist). It’s interesting what gets uncovered when you get rid of […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Why the next bear market may feel more painful (A Wealth of Common Sense). With more money in your portfolio, thanks to a nine-year bull market, the next downturn may be tougher to take. The wisdom of frugality: What is simplicity? (The […]
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 […]
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. How much time do frugal strategies take? Five time-tested techniques (The Simple Dollar). You may be surprised at how little time it takes to save a lot. For applicants to elite colleges, early is often the ticket to admission (MarketWatch). It’s a big decision, but taking too long to […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles. The unasked question (Humble Dollar). Learning to think through the filter of “opportunity cost” is a powerful way to make better financial decisions. Your smartphone is giving away more personal info that you realize. Here’s how to lock it down. (USA TODAY). Given the recent news […]
Some of the better articles I found on my last trip through the financial cyberspace. 7 research-proven strategies that can help you finally get out of debt (Magnify Money). These ideas have been put to the test. Tax reform is here: What it means for your taxes (US News). Use the new parameters to estimate your 2018 […]
As we prepare to close out 2017, here’s a look back at this blog’s most popular articles from the past year—the top 10, along with a few extras. My hope in sharing them is that they may spur some ideas that’ll help you plan ahead for a great 2018. 1. The Case Against Frugality. With apologies […]
