Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Raising capable kids: why doing less for your kids means more (Becoming Minimalist). A little hard work will do them a lot of good. Stop obsessing about having the perfect career plan (Wall Street Journal). Your career path, much like the stock market, probably […]
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Profitable Ideas: Just Say No, The Good Life, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Embracing the freedom of no (Becoming Minimalist). “Every choice we make has an opportunity cost, and the currency we’re trading is not just our money—it’s our time, energy, and attention.” Money isn’t real (Fast Company). “Money can solve money problems. It can’t solve life […]
Profitable Ideas: Loving Life in the Slow Lane, What Kids Learn From Minimalism, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Living life in the slow lane (This Evergreen Home). This one isn’t directly about money (or is it?), but I think you’ll like it anyway! The best HSA providers of 2022 (Morningstar). I’m a big fan of health savings accounts. Here’s how the various […]
Profitable Ideas: The Inflation Hedge No One’s Talking About, “Unspoiling” Your Young Kids, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. The world’s best inflation hedge (Young Money). No brokerage account required. How you can take a digital detox this summer (Becoming Minimalist). This could be a summer to remember. Let’s not waste it scrolling mindlessly on social media. What to say when a recruiter […]
Profitable Ideas: Whether Fortune Favors the Brave, Leaving Money to the Kids, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Here’s how much money you would have lost if you bought crypto during Matt Damon’s “fortune favors the brave” commercial (MarketWatch). Beware celebs pitching investment ideas. See also, Coinbase loses half its value in a week as crypto slumps (USA TODAY). How to teach […]
Profitable Ideas: Investor Live Fire Training, Tricked Into Buying, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Now you get it (Collaborative Fund). How are you holding up in the midst of all the stock market volatility? Do what Jack said (Humble Dollar). In the investing world, there’s an expression: “Don’t try to catch a falling knife.” It was made for […]
Profitable Ideas: Misunderstanding Minimalism, A Triple Tax Break, and More
10 things you can do today to live more like a minimalist (Becoming Minimalist). “Minimalism isn’t about owning less than you need, it’s about owning exactly what you need.” The triple tax break you may be missing: a health savings account (NY Times). A deduction for contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals. What’s not to like? Generous […]
Profitable Ideas: Holiday Shopping in a Pandemic, a Financial Therapist’s Money-Saving Tips, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Holiday shopping is different this year: 12 trends to watch as you check off your gift list (Boston Globe). Making an appointment to shop, Black Friday will change, and more. The one thing to consider before asking for a higher salary […]
Profitable Ideas: The Stock Market is Not a Game, The Perfect Home, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. “Everyone who thinks the stock market is a game loses” (The Wall Street Journal). The best approach to investing shouldn’t be all that exciting. House hunters now need pre-approval letters to walk in the door (Money). The new rules of home […]
Profitable Ideas: When Buying in Bulk Costs More, The Best Retirement Account You’re Not Using, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. When buying in bulk is a mistake (New York Magazine). Sometimes, paying a lower cost per ounce means paying more. Got a raise? It’s time to bump up your savings, too (NY Times). An increase in pay is an opportunity for […]