Even on holiday weeks, I try to keep up with the world of personal finance (don’t worry, I didn’t work yesterday). Here are 10 of the best articles I came across in the past 7 6 days.
Think Black Friday Has the Cheapest Prices? Think Again (Time). Worried that you might have missed something by not camping out in front of Wal-Mart after Thanksgiving dinner? This will make you feel better.
Should I Hire a Financial Advisor or Go It Alone? (CNN Money). Good guidance as to when you might want or need help with your investments. I have some additional ideas on how to find a good advisor.
Credit Cards Make Shoppers Less Likely to Focus on What Items Cost (Main Street). Just one more reason why we all need to follow the four essential rules to using credit cards wisely.
10 Ways to Stay Safe While Shopping Online (US News). Do you know the difference between “http” and “https”?
Use or Lose Your Flexible Spending Account (Bankratre.com). It’s tougher to use those FSA dollars for over-the-counter meds these days, but there are still plenty of healthcare expenses that qualify.
And from the blogosphere…
How Making a Gratitude List Can Change Your Life (LearnVest). Sure, Thanksgiving is over, but now’s the perfect time to start stocking your blessing box.
The $50 Christmas Budget (One Money Design). How to have a blast finding creative, meaningful gifts that don’t cost a ton.
The Best Way to Be Broke for Life (Bucksome Boomer). A good reminder to choose wisely when buying a home.
7 Ways to Clear the Clutter and Find Your Life (Stepcase Lifehack). I’m a firm believer that an organized life and wise money management go hand in hand. If you’re buried in clutter (or just not as organized as you’d like to be), this article offers simple ideas for taking small steps in the right direction.
25 Ways to Communicate Better Today (Wise Bread). No matter what you do for a living, a key to getting ahead is communicating well. A 26th tip is to ask questions. This is a lost art. If you cultivate it, people will enjoy being around you.
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One of your links was to the LearnVest site and I explored their service a bit. I was wondering how you (or others) think it compares with a site like Mint.
Ailisha – I’ve never tried Learnvest’s Money Center, so I can’t really say. I, too, would be interested to know if others have used it. I’m a very satisfied user of Mint, but I’d like to know more about how Learnvest’s service works and how it compares. In fact, I’ll plan to contact them for a future post to talk through the differences. Thanks for the idea.
Great! I look forward to reading the post.