Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Cars were once a financial engine of America’s middle class. Now they’re a ‘wealth killer.’ (MarketWatch via Yahoo Finance). I’ve run the numbers five ways and sideways — a car payment just doesn’t fit on a cash flow plan. Not if you want to […]
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Profitable Ideas: Return on Sleeplessness, Your Work Matters, and More
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Return on sleeplessness (Best Interest). Are you investing in a way that allows you to rest well? Why we should talk about money more often (Darius Foroux). Disclosure begets disclosure, and before you know it, money isn’t such a taboo topic any more. Turning […]
Profitable Ideas: Less is More, Closing the Bank of Mom and Dad, and More
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. 30 areas of life where subtracting can add more (Becoming Minimalist). Less. That word feels strangely enticing. Give yourself (and your money) some love (Real Smartica). Making an honest assessment of your situation will go better if you ditch the blame. These families are […]
Life’s Biggest Financial Decisions — The Later Years
Out of all the many financial decisions we make, some matter a lot more than others. Last time around, we looked at the decisions that really matter when we’re relatively young (See Life’s Biggest Financial Decisions — The Early Years). Now let’s look at those that matter most as we get older. How you manage […]
Profitable Ideas: An $80,000-a-Year Gamble, The Overindulged Child, and More
Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web. Should I let my kid take an $80,000-a-year gamble on college financial aid with an early decision application? (MarketWatch). It’ll improve the odds of getting accepted, but it’s binding so make sure you’re all in. Credit bureaus announce big changes for credit reports (Clark […]
Profitable Ideas: Thinking of Future You, The Abstraction of Money, and More
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. The key to making good financial decisions—connecting with your “future self” (Forbes). If we could get even a little bit better at thinking ahead, we would make all manner of decisions, including financial decisions, better. Swimming pools make you happy (Klement on Investing). Spending […]
Profitable Ideas: The Cost of “Free,” How to Raise Money-Wise Kids, and More
Weekly roundup of interesting and helpful personal finance articles from around the web. Low cost is better than free (Daniel Egan). “Free” appeals to our senses, but it usually comes with hidden costs. How to make up lost ground if you got a late start saving for retirement (A Wealth of Common Sense). It isn’t […]
Profitable Ideas: Making Your Holidays More Meaningful, How Black Friday Can Help You Save All Year, and More.
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Save money this holiday (while creating a closer family) (Kiplinger). Good ideas for making your holidays more meaningful. A long and cold November (Medium). For investors, it’s been a tough stretch. It can be jarring, especially since things have been so smooth […]
Profitable Ideas: Putting Recent Market Events in Perspective, Reasons to Ditch Your Car, and More
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. Perspective (Sound Mind Investing) Some helpful context for all the recent stock market volatility. Also see Never Waste a Downturn. 3 investing mistakes to avoid (Morningstar). Some good reminders for times like these. 5 reasons to ditch your car in 2018 (Magnify Money). If you’re a two-car family and trying […]
Profitable Ideas: Money Lies Christians Believe, The Future of Retailing, and More
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. 5 lies Christians tell about money (The Gospel Coalition). There’s a lot to think about here, and pray about, and study. ‘Wait and see’ before using 529s for private school tuition (CNN). This change in the tax law is causing a lot of confusion. Especially if your state provides […]