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Monday Check-In

February 5, 2019 Comments Off

It’s Monday, which means it’s time to check in on our weekend spending. I did make it to NYC last Friday, though several hours delayed (and rebooked on a flight that went to JFK instead [...]

14 Travel Jobs That Will Instantly Satisfy The Wandering Soul

February 3, 2019 Comments Off

There are all types of travel jobs, but at the end of the day, they have one thing in common. They allow you to travel and do what you love while still earning a livable [...]

From Middle Class to Public Assistance

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I remember my shock when the mother of one of my daughter’s friends opened a $50 bottle of rosé — approximately my annual alcohol budget — at a summer gathering. She poured me a generous [...]

FAMILY

Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Bank Account Interest?

The money that you earn from your savings account is just gravy on top of what you’ve already saved. It feels like free money. That’s why it can be such a shock when you find [...]
ECONOMY

Is It Worth Having A High Deductible Health Plan To Be Eligible For A Health Savings Account?

Everywhere I go, I hear the benefits of the Health Savings Account, or HSA for short. People say it’s one of the best ways to save for retirement and pay for inevitable medical expenses given [...]
FAMILY

John Thornton Jr. on the Formative Nature of Debt

We had a Billfolder request to discuss the following longread — and it is a very long but worthwhile read — about the way debt reshapes our lives. The essay, at Plough, is by pastor [...]
Friday Estimate

The Top 10 Best Personal Finance Books for 2019

Whether you’re a student planning for life after college or a happy retiree, this list of the best personal finance books can help you manage your money (and your mindset) for a happier, more peaceful [...]
IVESTMENTS

The Actual Reasons Term Insurance Meets Most Parents’ Needs

When you find out you’re going to be a parent, a million thoughts and emotions hit, eventually leading to the question: “Oh man, what if something happens to me!?” Life insurance is the safety net [...]
IVESTMENTS

10 Ways to Start Earning Extra Money from the Comfort of Home

Raise your hand if you could handle having more money in your bank account each month. Maybes it’s an extra $100 or closer to $500, who wouldn’t want to bring in more cash? If you’re [...]

IVESTMENTS

The Cost of Being Cold

If you have the misfortune to be friends with anyone in the Midwest this week, you’ll know that it is cold here. Super cold. Historically cold. So cold all we can do is post screenshots [...]
FAMILY

Three Stories on the Way We Buy (or Rent) Things

Vox: Ikea will soon offer furniture rentals because the end of ownership is near The program will first be deployed in Sweden as early as February, with desks and chairs available to rent. Ikea plans to [...]
FAMILY

How to Open a Bank Account Online the Easy Way: A Step-by-Step Guide

Banking has come a long way since the days of our parents. These days, thanks to the online banking revolution, banking tasks are much easier to manage. After all, two-thirds of Americans do most of [...]
ECONOMY

Mental Illness Deserves A Sick Day Just Like A Physical Illness

What’s great about America is that we’ve got a highly productive workforce that grinds like no other. We invent some of the greatest products and consistently build some of the largest companies in the world. [...]
ECONOMY

Is It Worth Having A High Deductible Health Plan To Be Eligible For A Health Savings Account?

Everywhere I go, I hear the benefits of the Health Savings Account, or HSA for short. People say it’s one of the best ways to save for retirement and pay for inevitable medical expenses given [...]

ECONOMY

5 Ways Guys Are Making Money with This 1 App

I like to think of myself as a pretty savvy guy. I’m always looking for the good deals and easy ways to save money. Cash back apps, cash back credit or debit cards. You get [...]
ECONOMY

How To Qualify For Healthcare Subsidies Under The Affordable Care Act (Even As A Multi-Millionaire)

One of the biggest concerns early retirees have is the cost of healthcare. It is estimated that the average annual healthcare premium is roughly $19,600, largely subsidized by the employer. We currently pay about $1,750 [...]
charitable-giving

Budgeting for Charitable Giving on a Non-Profit Grantwriter’s Salary

When looking for my first salaried job after two and a half years of post-college freelance/minimum wage work, my financial priorities were: Moving into a one-bedroom apartment Buying the fancy cheddar at the grocery store [...]
ECONOMY

If You Love Your Spouse, You’d Make Them Financially Independent

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! I spent about $360 dollars on a dozen long stem red roses and took my wife on a scenic helicopter ride over Napa Valley to a secret [...]
ECONOMY

M1 Finance Review: Is Investing Your Money on Autopilot Best for You?

In this review of M1 Finance, you’ll learn how the automatic investment service works, how it builds and manages your portfolio, and whether it is the right tool for you. Though essential, investing for the [...]

WEALTH NEWS ROUNDUP HERE WE GO BoingBoing: Crypto CEO dies with the password to unlock $200+ million of customers’ Bitcoin The chief executive of cryptocurrency company Quadriga CX has died, and he’s apparently the only one [...]

On Quitting Google and Facebook

February 3, 2019 Comments Off

I am either on a plane right now or stuck in an airport, so while I’m traveling I’m going to suggest you read the three new articles in Gizmodo’s Goodbye Big Five series: I Cut [...]

ETF vs. Mutual Fund: Which One is Right for Your Portfolio?

February 16, 2019 Comments Off

ETF vs. mutual fund: When it comes to your investment portfolio, diversification is the best strategy. Unfortunately, many people struggle when it comes to finding diversified investments that meet their financial goals. According to a [...]

Chime Bank Review: Checking, Savings, and Additional Features

February 5, 2019 Comments Off

In this Chime Bank review, we cover the services and accounts offered by the bank to help you decide whether it’s the right fit for you. Chime Bank focuses on providing mobile banking services. As such, [...]

Is It Worth Having A High Deductible Health Plan To Be Eligible For A Health Savings Account?

February 27, 2019 Comments Off

Everywhere I go, I hear the benefits of the Health Savings Account, or HSA for short. People say it’s one of the best ways to save for retirement and pay for inevitable medical expenses given [...]

We Did Good, Billfold

February 21, 2019 Comments Off

Naoshima, Japan (Photo: Mike Dang) Sometimes the spaces you need don’t already exist, so you create them for yourself. The Billfold was created because we needed a space to truly, honestly talk about money — [...]