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Profitable Ideas: Raising Financially Savvy Kids, 12 Ways to Earn Extra Cash, and More

A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Parents pass (bad) money habits to kids (Squared Away). Whether we teach our kids about money—and how—has a lasting impact. Why is it so hard to stick to a budget? (US News). Like any new habit, it can […]

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Profitable Ideas: Protect Your Online Passwords, Learn About Risk-Taking From Jeff Bezos, and More

A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. After you strengthen your online passwords, here’s how to store them (NY Times). Want to build a strong defense against hackers? There’s an app for that. Americans are making it way too easy on ID thieves (Bankrate.com). Many […]

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Profitable Ideas: Putting Your Money Where Your Values Are, How Amazon Primes You to Overspend, and More

A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. An essential budget query: Is this spending aligned with my values? (NY Times). How a little awareness can help you get more for your money. This is what happens when you get rid of 75% of your stuff […]

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Profitable Ideas: Overcoming the Single Greatest Financial Fear, 3 Ways to Keep Identity Thieves at Bay, and More

A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. This is Americans’ greatest financial fear (USA TODAY). Do YOU share this concern? If so, get in the habit of paying yourself second. Yes, second. 3 sneaky ways identity thieves can access your data (Time). Recovering from an […]

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Profitable Ideas: A Shopper’s Manifesto, When to Make Big Money Moves, and More

A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. A shopper’s manifesto: These three simple questions are the key to quitting fast fashion (Quartz). Really good article. If you’re interested in learning more about the downside to the mass fashion industry, I highly recommend watching the documentary […]

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Profitable Ideas: The Motivating Power Of Your Financial Potential, Money Secrets Couples Keep, and More

A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. One simple thing you can do to start budgeting today (Wise Bread). How the big picture of your financial potential can motivate you to sweat the details. Pursuing the right goals (A Wealth of Common Sense). What are […]

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Profitable Ideas: When Simple Living Goes Too Far, Why You Need The Least Cool Social Media Tool, and More

A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Minimalists: Don’t give away the store (Donna Freedman). The book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” has made de-cluttering all the rage. But as this well-written post explains, getting rid of stuff can go too far. Circulation: a […]

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Profitable Ideas: An April Financial To-Do List, the Money/Happiness Connection, and More

A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Your April financial to-do list (Consumer Reports). Getting on top of your finances one month at a time. Easy ways to help protect yourself against credit card fraud (Mashable). How a little bit of effort can save you […]

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Profitable Ideas: Taking Market Turbulence in Stride, The Power of Social Indifference, and More

A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. This is how to stay in the market when stocks spin out (MarketWatch). Successful investing has much to do with how you respond to falling markets. How to take market turbulence in stride (Sound Mind Investing). How to […]

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Profitable Ideas: Keeping Up With The Lottery Winner Next Door, Saving On Your Next Vacation, and More

A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Why you might go bankrupt if your next-door neighbor wins the lottery (Wall Street Journal). Really interesting research into the whole keeping-up-with-the-Joneses phenomenon. Life insurance made easy (Sketch Guy – a NY Times blog). A simple two-step process […]

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