Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Roth 401(k) vs. 401(k): Which is the better option? (Of Dollars and Data). The answer might surprise you. Open a Roth IRA for your child (Getting Your Financial Ducks in a Row). I like this author’s “or worse” point in the […]
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Profitable Ideas: Travel-Hungry Americans Buying ‘Covid Campers,’ Minimalism’s Many Benefits, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Scared Americans desperate to travel are buying up “Covid Camper” (MSN). One more way the pandemic is changing our behavior and introducing new words and phrases. We paid off our mortgage in 7 years — here’s why (Live Your Wage). “Good […]
Profitable Ideas: The Coronavirus Gold Rush, Make the Most of Your Time, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. The coronavirus-driven gold rush (Axios). Apparently, a lot of new investors have been drawn to the stock market, thinking there’s easy money to be made. Please have a plan! How the current crisis could impact the future of fashion forever (Worth). […]
Profitable Ideas: Airlines Prefer Credits Over Refunds, Money Transfer Apps Add Fees, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Help! My flight was cancelled and I still can’t get a refund (NY Times). Airlines are trying to issue credits when they may be obligated to provide a refund instead. It pays to know the rules. Will travel change after coronavirus? […]
Profitable Ideas: Minimalism in a Crisis, The True Cost of a Cat, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Minimalism in a crisis (Becoming Minimalist). As we stock up on essentials, this is a good time to consider all that is truly non-essential. Personal finance during a crisis (A Wealth of Common Sense). An action plan for anyone whose […]
Profitable Ideas: Looking for a Stock Market Bottom, How Delivery Apps Eat Your Budget, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. How does the stock market bottom? (The Irrelevant Investor). “The most important thing for investors that are worried, and that probably includes all of us, is to keep in mind that this too shall pass.” I also have to say that […]
Profitable Ideas: The Science Behind Saving, You Might Be Destroying Your Home, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. The science behind why saving for retirement is hard (Fast Company). Understanding how your brain sometimes leads you astray may help you save more. Just in time (Humble Dollar). Take the financial well-being quiz linked to in this article. College degrees […]
Profitable Ideas: Ethical Shopping, Keeper Cars, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. How to shop ethically without breaking your budget (The Simple Dollar). Shop your values cost-effectively. How many towels do you need? (Becoming Minimalist). A small step toward a big life change. Research shows investing decisions made based on order options are […]
Profitable Ideas: Take a Minimalist Challenge, A Better Kind of Abundance, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Why you should do a minimalist challenge (The Pioneers). If minimalism sounds appealing but you don’t know where to start, here’s one way to begin. How to free yourself from your parents’ money habits, and claim financial independence (MarketWatch). More of […]
Profitable Ideas: Setting Yourself Up to Win, The Best Streaming Services, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Try these five tricks to do a day’s worth in just a couple of hours (Fast Company). Multi-tasking doesn’t work. Here are better ways to set yourself up to win. Why it pays to be a patient shopper (Wise Bread). The […]