A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Why gratitude is the key to success (Mustard Seed Money). Don’t miss the video at the beginning of this article. Seven money strategies to master in 2017 (Money Boss). Lots of good ideas for getting your New Year […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Money moves to make in 2017 (Washington Post). Lots of ideas for improving your finances in the New Year. How to be a better spender (Scientific American). Some ways of spending money pay far more happiness dividends than […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. The simple thing that helped me save $30,000 (CNN Money). Ah, that lowly, much-maligned yet wonderfully powerful tool called a budget. The 50% rule: why frugality is freedom (Better Humans). I’ve never been crazy about the term “frugal,” […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Everything you need to know about the huge Yahoo data breach (Time). Apparently, the breach dates back to 2013. Why it takes so long to report these things is maddening, but if you have a Yahoo account, you […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. This increasingly commonplace habit could be dangerous for your finances (MarketWatch). We’re automating more of our spending. Savings? Not so much. College’s hidden costs: What the admissions office doesn’t tell you (Washington Post). Take everything you know about […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. This is No. 1 financial regret of older Americans (MarketWatch). For those who aren’t “older” yet, there’s still time to avoid this regret. Stop spending based on other people’s wealth (Sketch Guy – a NY Times blog). Trying […]
If have any school-age children on your Christmas list, why not buy them a fun book (or DVD) that also teaches some great lessons about money? Here are some recommendations, especially for younger kids — some of which my family has firsthand experience with, and others that were recommended by other family members, friends, and […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Financial success and ethical consumption (The Simple Dollar). This can be a really tough issue. I’d love to hear your take on it. Would you—or do you—willingly pay more for products made by companies that uphold your values? […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Why Facebook could ruin your retirement (USA TODAY). If we’re not careful, social media can take keeping up with the Joneses to a whole new level. A big life change is more planning than magic (Sketch Guy – […]
I was surprised to read the results of a recent survey showing that just 28% of U.S. adults know what a 529 college savings plan is. And I was even more surprised that only a slightly higher percentage of respondents with children (32%) were aware of 529 plans. If you have a college-bound child, it […]
