Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. True long-term career success depends on this most underrated aspect of talent (Fast Company). The ability to wait for a greater reward is considered the master life skill, impacting our careers, our investing success, and so much more. I worked at […]
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Profitable Ideas: Learning From Your Financial Mistakes, Cutting the Financial Umbilical Cord, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Biggest financial regrets (The Big Picture). Another way to look at this: 10 years from now, what financial moves are you likely to regret doing or not doing? The curious economics of being ripped off on holiday (Tim Harford). Don’t let […]
Profitable Ideas: Secrets of Superstar Savers, A Richer Level of Happiness, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. The No. 1 thing people with fat savings accounts scrimp on that you likely don’t (MarketWatch). The importance of getting the big things right. Parents, don’t sacrifice yourselves on the altar of your children’s education (Tim Mauer). Sacrificing to save is […]
Profitable Ideas: Whether Your College Kid Needs a Credit Card, The Market Will Crash, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Can your college kid handle a credit card? (Independent Advisors). Be sure to teach them the rules of the road for wise credit card use. My biggest FI demon — status anxiety (Monevator). Great article that expresses what so many of […]
Profitable Ideas: Lessons Learned on the Journey Out of Debt, You’re Not Doing Enough to Prevent ID Theft, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Smashing 6 figures of debt & learning what doesn’t apply to me (She Picks Up Pennies). Getting out of debt has much to do with how you frame the conversation. Two years after huge Equifax breach was revealed, consumers are still […]
Profitable Ideas: The Benefits of Being a Late Adopter, Life-Changing Money Habits, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. The joys of being a late tech adopter (NY Times). There’s a lot of wisdom—and money to be saved—by being a late adopter. I got a promotion and I regretted it (Fast Company). When taking the next step up the ladder […]
Profitable Ideas: The Company You Keep, Insuring Against a Disaster, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Frugal friends: 4 ways your inner circle influences your finances (Money Ning). How much you spend has much to do with the company you keep. Easy home improvements for under $100 (Real Simple). Not sure about “easy,” but if you’re handy […]
Profitable Ideas: Whether to Give Your Teen a Credit Card, Pricing Strategies That Make You Overspend, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Give your teenager a credit card? Some financial experts say yes (NY Times). Better for them to learn while they’re still under your roof than to figure it out when they’re on their own. Don’t wait for a life-changing event to […]
Profitable Ideas: Unseen Identity Theft, Overdraft Protection Isn’t What It Seems, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Lost amid Equifax and Capital One hacks: Children with no credit histories are increasingly lucrative to identity thieves (MarketWatch). Some good advice for parents. H&M, Zara, and other fashion brands are tricking shoppers with vague sustainability claims (Fast Company). “Sustainability” is […]
Profitable Ideas: Millionaire Regrets, Avoiding a Guaranteed Way to Overspend, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. The five biggest millionaire regrets (ESI Money). When people look back on a long life or the accomplishment of a goal, their insights can help those who are still on the journey. 4 reasons parents don’t discuss money (and why they […]