Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What should I do when people ask for money?<\/a> (Chalmers). Ideas for handling what can be an awkward situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The mail crunch: Effectively handle damaged or stolen packages<\/a> (The Simple Dollar). Stealing packages off of front porches has become unfortunately common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stop believing in free shipping<\/a> (The Atlantic). There\u2019s an interesting psychology to \u201cfree shipping.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Average start for 529 college savings (age 7) is costly, study finds<\/a> (NY Times). Better late than never, but it\u2019s even better if new parents can start saving right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 things to know before you use Zelle<\/a> (Clark Howard). Good advice for users of this and other money sharing apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parents who pay for everything shortchange their kids<\/a> (Kiplinger). There\u2019s power and profit in saying, \u201cno.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have access to a Roth 401(k) at work. Should I open one?<\/a> (MarketWatch). This isn\u2019t an either\/or decision. You may be able to split your contributions between a traditional and a Roth 401(k).<\/p>\n\n\n\n