Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Life lessons from The Pursuit of Happyness (All About Your Benjamins). This article made me want to see the movie again. Make versus buy — the key to effortless saving (City Frugal). Reminds me of the book, “Brave New World,” in […]
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Profitable Ideas: A Guide to Grocery Home Delivery, Profiting From ‘Weird Knowledge,’ and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Grocery delivery services: The best way to save time and money in 2020 (The Wealthy Nickel). A comprehensive guide to home delivery providers. Have you tried any of these? Using First-Order Thinking to Visualize Spending Decisions (The Simple Dollar). Looking at […]
Profitable Ideas: When Savers Find It Tough to Spend, Whether Credit Card Rewards are Taxable, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Don’t save too little, or too much (NY Times). After many years of saving, some people find it hard to spend. Tiny home living and minimalism are helping us become debt-free (Marriage, Kids and Money). The big steps one couple is […]
Profitable Ideas: How Long to Keep Tax Records, What to NEVER Buy at Costco, and More
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web—a day early this week to keep your focus on more important matters on Good Friday. How long should you keep tax records? (Kiplinger). In a sense, tax season is never really over. A great gift (Humble Dollar). Are your documents in […]
Profitable Ideas: Breaking the Fast Fashion Habit, Making the Most of Your 401(k), and More
7 ways to break the fast fashion habit — and save the planet (World Economic Forum). It isn’t good for your wallet or the environment. Americans could save $700 million by checking one thing before buying a home (MarketWatch). You probably looked at lots of homes before choosing one to buy. You should shop around […]
Profitable Ideas: Buying Happiness, A Simple Career-Building Secret Weapon, and More
How to buy happiness (Laura Vanderkam). By now you probably know that experiences tend to create more happiness than things, but using money to free up time is also important. Building financial momentum when you’re struggling to make ends meet (The Simple Dollar). The importance of taking even little steps in the right direction. A […]
Profitable Ideas: A Powerful Example For Teaching Kids About Money, January Christmas Planning, and More.
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. How I saved a small fortune and taught my kids to be independent (Kiplinger). How one parent is teaching his kids about money, and succeeding. Resolve to beat the odds (Real Smartica). Getting after some of the most important financial […]
Profitable Ideas: Put Market Panic in Perspective, Build a Blessing Budget, and More.
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Putting panic in perspective (ETF.com). If you’re feeling a little worried about the stock market, this piece may help put you at ease. Best resume template: 9 ways to update your resume for 2019 (Clark Howard). Is finding a new […]
Profitable Ideas: Overcoming Our Obsession With Stuff, The Tax Papers You Need to Keep, and More
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. 7 life-changing perspectives to overcome your family’s obsession with stuff (Becoming Minimalist). Simplifying doesn’t start with cleaning out your closets. It starts with rethinking your assumptions. Now & then (A Wealth of Common Sense). Some good thoughts on striking a balance between saving and spending. Ways to be a […]
Profitable Ideas: What You Don’t Know About Risk, The Cost of a Long Commute, and More
A weekly roundup of helpful personal finance articles. It’s Hard to Predict How You’ll Respond to Risk (Collaborative Fund). Lots of implications here—from preparing for a bear market to charting a career path. Home buyer’s remorse: Why you get it and how to get past it (MarketWatch). Learn from those who’ve gone before you to avoid the […]