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Money Roundup: An App for Making Tax Time Less Taxing, An Ode to Moderate Couponing, and More
Friday, February 10th, 2012
Every week, I sift through lots of personal finance articles from around the Web. Here are 10 of the best nuggets of money wisdom I found over the past seven days. Don’t Kill an Interview With These Blunders (US News). Survey of HR pros reveals the top mistakes job candidates make. 5 Ways to Put ... [Read more]
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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]
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: Good Credit Scores Come to Those Who Wait, Unusual Ways to Raise Successful Kids, and More
Friday, January 6th, 2012
There’s a ton of personal finance info out there. Every week, I sift through it all (well, a lot of it), and every Friday I highlight 10 of the best articles I’ve found. Patient People Have Higher Credit Scores (US News). Just one more of the many benefits of delayed gratification. Five Tips for Raising ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Where NOT To Use a Debit Card, Free Ways to Make Your Child’s Life Better, and More
Friday, December 30th, 2011
Every week I scour the web, looking for the most useful and interesting money-related articles. Here are 10 that are worth reading. How to Land a New Job in 2012 (US News). There are some great nuggets here, including one that a lot of job seekers don’t pay enough attention to: preparing great questions to ... [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: Holiday Flicks With Financial Lessons, How to Tip When Times Are Tough, and More
Friday, December 16th, 2011
Here’s what I brought back from my latest travels through the personal finance cyberspace. 6 Classic Movies About Holidays and Money (Bankrate). From a timeless tearjerker about a bank too small to fail, to several reminders about what really matters, most of these movies will help bring some extra cheer to your holidays while also ... [Read more]
