A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. What do you value? (Live Wealthy Now). Aligning your use of money with what’s most important to you is the most satisfying way to use money. Income alpha (A Wealth of Common Sense). Making your most valuable asset […]
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Profitable Ideas: A Credit Freeze is a Worthwhile Hassle, An Easy Way to Slash Your Grocery Bill, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. I’ve frozen my credit for 10 years. It’s a hassle but worth it. (Wall Street Journal via Morningstar). A small price for peace of mind. Worthy of a read for all who are considering a credit freeze in […]
Profitable Ideas: Protecting Your Financial Identity, ‘Does It Spark Joy?’ is the Wrong Question, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Stop thief (Humble Dollar). Protecting your financial identity in light of the Equifax hack and beyond. 4 ways science says money affects your mind (Wise Bread). Money really can mess with our minds. Here are some surprising examples, […]
Profitable Ideas: Clutter’s Last Stand, Preparing for a Disaster, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. 12 crazy stats about clutter (My Money Wizard). Do you have 300,000 items in your home? Five simple steps to financial freedom (Ron Blue Institute). It isn’t rocket science. 10 ways to declutter your digital life in 10 […]
Profitable Ideas: Breaking Bad Spending Habits, Double Checking Your Homeowners Insurance, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Break your bad spending habits (Living Well Spending Less). How little bad habits turn into big bad habits, and how your can turn it all around. How ditching a car could save you thousands (Gen Y Planning). This […]
Profitable Ideas: Preparing for a Downturn, Giving Kids More Financial Freedom, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. How to prepare for a possible economic recession (The Simple Dollar). No one can predict a recession or a bear market, but managing money well always involves playing a strong game of defense. This is why more expensive […]
Living an Open-Handed Life of Faith: One Couple’s Remarkable Journey of Letting Go
A few months ago, I asked readers of this blog to send me positive financial stories. The first note I received in response was from John, a friend with whom I had served in stewardship ministry more than 10 years ago. He wrote about his gratitude for how radically his life has been altered by […]
Profitable Ideas: Buy Slowly, Jesus’ ‘Terrible’ Financial Advice, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Reconsidering the merits of slow acquisition (Becoming Minimalist). They lived within their means and bought things when needed. Crazy, right? Teaching kids to save, not hoard (Ron Blue Insitute). The importance of moving beyond tactical teaching to uncover […]
Profitable Ideas: The Profit of Decluttering, Preparing for the End (of the Bull Market), and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. How I made $2,145 last month by decluttering (SeedTime). What’s the value of all the unused stuff you have sitting around in your garage or basement? Preparing kids for financial responsibility in college (Ron Blue Institute). The importance […]
Profitable Ideas: Ruled By Technology, Avoiding a Debit Card Nightmare, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. The manipulative tricks tech companies use to capture your attention (TED). Technology rules our lives — probably more than we realize. Sitting near a high-performer can make you better at your job (CNBC). Choose your cubicle carefully. The […]