On October 2nd, I went public with my goal to run a five-mile “turkey trot” in mid November. At the time, I said I really didn’t want to do it. While I had been running regularly, I wasn’t running five miles and that distance felt like a stretch. In fact, in the week leading up to […]
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 […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. 11 Black Friday rip-offs you’ll regret buying (Reader’s Digest). If you’re a Black Friday shopper, check out this list of watch-outs before you head for the mall. Should you buy or rent a vacation home? (CNN). It’s “the kiss of death for […]
There are countless tips and “tricks” you can use to speed up the process of getting out of debt, save money at the grocery store, and invest more for the future. But if you really want to get the money thing right, you have to cultivate certain inner disciplines. And there is one that rises […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Managing gift expectations with your kids during the holidays (Marriage, Kids and Money). The earlier you start, the better. Is pet insurance worth it? (Washington Post). In two words, probably not. Here’s why. A teacher defaulted on $55,000 in student debt—loan rehabilitation […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Here’s how money really can buy you happiness (Time). After decades of searching for a connection between money and happiness, here’s what’s been learned. Buy it for life: Choosing quality over price (Get Rich Slowly). Spending a little more is often the […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. This daily activity will make your kids less materialistic (Moneyish). How to move from “the gimmes” to grateful. How to stay in the game (A Wealth of Common Sense). Words of wisdom for investors. Finding a new voice (Becoming Minimalist). This one may […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. How to reach the $1 million 401(k) milestone (Morningstar). The advice in a nutshell? Steady plodding brings prosperity (Proverbs 21:5). Pets are like family. But as health costs rise, few are insured that way (NY Times). Does Polly need a policy? […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Why experiences (not things) get better with time, according to science (No Sidebar). I couldn’t agree more. Most of my favorite purchases have been experiences, which I spent a lot of time anticipating and have spent a lot of time recalling […]
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Protecting your child from identity theft (Independence Advisors). It often goes undetected for years, and by then a lot of damage will have been done. It’s an emergency (fund)! (Monevator). If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s really necessary. Estate planning essentials (Retirement Field […]
