Looking back at March, there were many really good articles around the blogosphere. While I'm taking an April Fool's theme, all of these articles are the real deal. Here are some that are not to be missed.Money Cone dishes the dirt on "Companies I Won't Do Business With"This makes me think of the old song lyric, "We won't get fooled again!" You … [Read more...]
February Blog Round-Up, Leap Year Edition
Is Spring really coming? Let's hope so! Here are some great reads from around the web that I hope you will enjoy, no matter what the weather. 1. Money Cone challenges advice common on personal finance blogs in Unconventional Wisdom in Personal Finance. I agree with most of the points.2. Money Ning shares some great ways to enjoy Gourmet … [Read more...]
What Does Sustainability Mean in Personal Finance?
We usually hear the term "sustainability" used in connection with environmental issues. But it is increasingly used as a term in personal finance, and it's an important idea to consider. Basically, it's about how your financial decisions are working for you long term.Can you sustain your current spending and saving patterns and still reach your … [Read more...]
Don’t Be Flattered by a Broker
In the early days of our marriage we saved a lot of our money for future needs. One thing we saved for was a down payment on a house. Another was a college fund for our kids. We ended up having 4 kids, so we needed to save every bit of that money. One day I got a phone call from a broker talking up a stock. That's known as a cold call, since … [Read more...]
Pension Secure? Don’t Count on It
Is an employer sponsored pension part of your retirement plan? Perhaps you are lucky enough to work for a company that offers a pension. But counting on that pension is a risk. Don't have a pension? You might be luckier than you think. Even companies that seem very strong can be taken over by competitors who won't honor the pension commitments … [Read more...]
Market Stressing You Out? Here’s a Plan
Are you reaching for the antacid as the stock market takes you on another dip? You're not alone. Before you do anything, sit down & breathe.There are some simple things you can do to help you feel less anxious about the market & the economy. The most important way to lower your stress levels is by getting enough sleep--7-9 hours of actual sleep. … [Read more...]
The Best Money Advice in 10 Words or Less
This is a list of advice that readers sent in to the Simple Dollar using ten words or less. I think they came up with some good ones! Lots of comments there too.Hmmm . . . maybe we should be embroidering some of these sayings onto nice linen & then framing them. lol Click title for link at the SimpleDollar. … [Read more...]