Saving/Investing
Money Roundup: How to Avoid an Audit, When to Close a Credit Card Account, and More
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Of all the great (and crazy!) financial advice floating around out there, here are 10 articles that are worth reading. Don’t Get Audited: The IRS’s Dirty Dozen Red Flags (AOL DailyFinance). I recently described generosity as An Irrational Financial Act. Unfortunately, the IRS seems to agree. Claiming an Adult Child as a Dependent on Your ... [Read more]
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Money Roundup: Mastering the Art of Negotiation, Important Financial Goals That Are Easy to Accomplish, and More
Friday, January 27th, 2012
Here’s what I found in my latest journey through the personal finance cyberspace – 10 articles that will help you win with money. Open Low Minimum Roth IRAs for Kids (Kiplinger’s). Kids who contribute to a Roth IRA will head into adulthood with a great financial advantage. Here are three companies with kid-friendly requirements. How ... [Read more]
Carnival of Personal Finance – Words of Wisdom Edition
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
It’s my pleasure to host this week’s 345th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance. If you’re not familiar with a blog carnival, it’s a showcase of some of the best writing from throughout the blogosphere, with bloggers submitting one of their best recent posts. This particular carnival, which features rotating hosts, has been in ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Feeding Your Family for $100 Per Week, What Your Kids Should Know About Money By What Age, and More
Friday, January 13th, 2012
I’ve been at it again – scouring the web for the best in personal finance. Here are 10 of the most helpful articles I found over the past week. Keeping Your Online Accounts Safe (CNNMoney). Sure, it takes some extra work to follow these guidelines, but it’s wise to stay vigilant about online security. Money ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Be a Great Holiday Host, Be Prepared in Case You Lose Your SmartPhone or Laptop, and More
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
The weekly roundup never goes on holiday (well, it would if it fell right on Christmas). Here’s the week’s personal finance news you can use from around the Web. Last-Minute Gift Doesn’t Have to Be Costly (USA TODAY). Shopping in a hurry often leads to overspending, but not if you follow this advice. 5 Tips ... [Read more]
The Year’s Most Popular Posts From Matt About Money
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
This blog was born out of my simple, strong desire to make a difference in people’s lives. The mistakes I made with money early in my adult life radically changed my life. Ever since then, I’ve been endlessly fascinated with all things financial. And each year I only get more enthused about sharing practical ways ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Getting Your Dream Job In a Nightmare Economy, Making This a Christmas to Remember, and More
Friday, December 9th, 2011
Another week, another batch of great personal finance articles from around the Web. Read, learn, and win with money. Your Christmas Gift This Year: Free Job Advice (Main Street). For many people, all they want for Christmas is a new job. If that’s you, take advantage of this free help. How to Get Your Dream ... [Read more]
Video – How Sound Mind Investing Beats the Market With Momentum Investing
Monday, November 28th, 2011
I’ve known about Sound Mind Investing (SMI) for most of the 20 years that the organization has been around. However, it was only recently that I began taking a closer look, and the more closely I looked, the more I liked about the organization’s approach to helping people with their investments. Some Background on Sound ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: What You Didn’t Miss By Staying Home on Black Friday, The $50 Christmas Budget, and More
Friday, November 25th, 2011
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 ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Giving Memorable Gifts, Watching Out For Holiday Money Wasters, and More
Friday, November 18th, 2011
Every week, I try to keep my finger on the pulse of the personal finance world, looking for articles that do an especially good job of informing, guiding, and helping us make better decisions with our dollars. Here are 10 articles that do just that. 80 May Be the New 65 for Retirement Age (CNN ... [Read more]
