A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Older people fear this more than death (MarketWatch). You can avoid this fate by starting to invest as young as possible. But read the next article. Cash investments for money you won’t need for 10 years? Ah, no. […]
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When Should You Let Your Kids Get a Cell Phone?
It’s true what people say – kids grow up really fast. One minute they’re taking their first steps, the next minute they’re asking for a cell phone. The decision of when to allow a child to get a cell phone comes with financial ramifications, and much, much more. How many kids have cell phones? According […]
Profitable Ideas: How to Raise Non-Materialistic Kids, LinkedIn’s Secrets to Getting Hired, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. ‘I make myself rich by making my wants few’ (The Simple Dollar). A “Prime” lesson from what has quickly become one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Just two out of five Americans spent less than […]
Profitable Ideas: A Shopper’s Manifesto, When to Make Big Money Moves, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. A shopper’s manifesto: These three simple questions are the key to quitting fast fashion (Quartz). Really good article. If you’re interested in learning more about the downside to the mass fashion industry, I highly recommend watching the documentary […]
What the Bible Teaches About Money – Attitudes
In four recent articles, we looked at what the Bible teaches about our biblical financial identity, purpose, earning, and planning, what the Bible teaches about generosity, what the Bible teaches about saving and investing, and what the Bible teaches about debt and spending. This week, we’re taking a closer look at what the Bible teaches […]
Profitable Ideas: Why You Have to Invest, Invisible Influence, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. You have to invest (A Wealth of Common Sense). If you listen to the fear-mongers, there’s always a reason not to invest. But with a proper, long-term perspective, “now” is pretty much always a good time to invest. […]
What the Bible Teaches About Money – Debt and Spending
In three recent articles, we looked at what the Bible teaches about our biblical financial identity, purpose, earning, and planning, what the Bible teaches about generosity, and what the Bible teaches about saving and investing. This week, we’re taking a closer look at what the Bible teaches about debt and spending. Be cautious in your […]
Profitable Ideas: Put Your Finances to the Test, The High Cost of a College Victory Lap, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Do you pass the financial stress test? (Bloomberg). Take a 20-question quiz to find out. The psychology of buying and selling a house (Wall Street Journal). A home is one of the most expensive purchases most of us […]
What the Bible Says About Money – Saving and Investing
In two recent articles, we looked at what the Bible teaches about generosity, and what the Bible teaches about our biblical financial identity, purpose, earning, and planning. This week, we’re taking a closer look at what the Bible says about saving and investing. Biblical saving – avoiding two forms of foolishness It’s noteworthy that the […]
Profitable Ideas: Essential Travel Hacks, The Best and Toughest Way to Teach Kids About Cash, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Planning a summer escape? 23 ways to get away as a family without breaking the bank (Financial Post). Travel tips from travel pros. A finance exec says the best way to teach your kids about money is also […]