A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Yes, you can buy happiness… if you spend it to save time (USA TODAY). The frugalistas say convenience costs too much, but maybe they’re missing part of the picture. Amazon uses ‘surge pricing,’ just like Uber (CBS Money […]
Tag Archives | Happiness
Profitable Ideas: Filling All Available Space, Estate Planning in a Digital Age, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. How space influences what we buy (Becoming Minimalist). On a similar note, I’ve seen research that shows the size of the shopping cart or basket we use influences how much we buy at the grocery store. The problem […]
Profitable Ideas: Products That Never Need to Be Replaced, Spending Smart Online, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. 12 things you only need to buy once in your lifetime (Business Insider). Paying more to buy a quality product can save money in the long run. Teenagers everywhere don’t understand money (Bloomberg). The article contains a link […]
Profitable Ideas: Happy Spending, Mending is Better Than Ending, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. The ultimate alternative investment: happiness (A Teachable Moment). Some uses of money pay much bigger happiness dividends than others. Your superpower – not sucking at money (White Coat Investor). While I’m not crazy about the language used in […]
Profitable Ideas: Your Job May Not Be Robot-Proof, When Spending Brings the Best Return, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Robots are coming for your job (Moneyish). A surprising look at some of the jobs robots can now handle. Is your job in jeapordy? Sometimes, spending brings a bigger return than saving (NY Times). I agree with the […]
Profitable Ideas: How to Have a Financially Better 2017, Having More Without Buying More, and Other Articles
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Money moves to make in 2017 (Washington Post). Lots of ideas for improving your finances in the New Year. How to be a better spender (Scientific American). Some ways of spending money pay far more happiness dividends than […]
Profitable Ideas: The Happiest Ways to Use Money, Facebook May Be Hurting Your Finances, and More
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 painless way to save more for retirement (Time). Factoring in the tax savings can […]
Profitable Ideas: A Financial Force Like No Other, Cars That Cost the Least to Maintain, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. The most powerful force in the universe (A Teachable Moment). The math behind the adage, “Time in the market is much more important than timing the market.” One secret to cutting spending (Sketch Guy – a NY Times […]
Profitable Ideas: Rich Advice From ‘Poor Richard,’ 7 Smart Money Habits/9 To Avoid, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. A dozen things I’ve learned from Benjamin Franklin about money and investing (25iq). Among his many accomplishments, Franklin was the author of “Poor Richard’s Almanack,” through which he taught many timeless lessons about money. 4 small things you […]
The Art of Simple Living
Not long ago, a friend went through his closet and gave away literally half of his clothes. Rather than missing the items, he said life felt less complicated. Instead of feeling deprived, he felt freed up. Jane Hammerslough, author of Dematerializing: Taming the Power of Possessions, describes how a roof repair gone wrong forced her […]