Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Who doesn’t love sales? There’s just one problem: they lead us to make dumb choices (Ideas.TED). Unfortunately, many of us have trouble determining how much something is really worth. Marketers know that, and love that. Tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes: What does […]
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Profitable Ideas: Unlikely Gifts That Matter, Volvo Doesn’t Want You to Buy One of Their Cars, and More.
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. A celebration of stuff: Or why I might be flunking minimalism (She Picks Up Pennies). Really well written article about gifts that mean the most, and no, this isn’t about the importance of buying experiences. Volvo’s new pitch: Don’t buy […]
Profitable Ideas: The Best DIY Tax Software, A Common Insurance Mistake, and More
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. How to choose the right do-it-yourself tax software (Consumer Reports). Whether you’re still finishing your 2017 return or getting set up for the next tax season, here’s an unbiased look at the leading DIY tax prep packages. The tipping point (Humble Dollar). Compounding may not seem like a big […]
Profitable Ideas: Why You Should File Your Taxes Early, Preparing for a Crash, and More
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. Why it’s more important than ever to file your taxes early this year (Magnify Money). It can help protect you from tax ID theft. With a tax deduction gone, is home equity a smart way to pay for college? (NY Times). A common source of college funding is now […]
Profitable Ideas: Breaking Bad Spending Habits, Double Checking Your Homeowners Insurance, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Break your bad spending habits (Living Well Spending Less). How little bad habits turn into big bad habits, and how your can turn it all around. How ditching a car could save you thousands (Gen Y Planning). This […]
Profitable Ideas: Cut Your Food Costs, Storm-Proof Your Home Insurance, Take Ivy League Classes For Free, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. 20 strategies for radically cutting your food expenses (The Simple Dollar). Especially when you put some of these together, the savings can really add up. The 7 best free tools to improve your work performance (Wise Bread). From […]
Profitable Ideas: Five-Word Financial Advice, Credit Score Essentials, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Simple financial advice for new grads (Motley Fool). See what advice various money experts came up with—using just five words. What goes into your credit score and how to raise it (CBS Money Watch). It’s one of the […]
Playing a Great Game of Financial Defense
No one has ever accused an insurance policy of being a page-turner. However, those packets of boring legalese are essential for financial success. Let’s look at some of the most important types of insurance so you can determine how to get the right coverage at the right price. Life Insurance Do you need life insurance? […]