Five Money Moves No One Should Ever Make… Ever – The Simple Dollar

2. Taking Out a Payday Loan Most people have to drive by at least one check-cashing place on their way to work or school. They’re usually in a strip mall, most likely next to a liquor store, and always have flashy signs that promise to “cash your paycheck today” or “hook you up with a payday advance.” Some will even loan you your tax refund money the day you submit your return. Sounds nice, doesn’t Read more…

10 Questions with James Collins (jlcollinsnh.com) | 1500 Days to Freedom1500 Days to Freedom

“What is the worst personal finance mistake you see people making? Overall: Taking on debt. Doing so is pledging yourself to a life of slavery. Investing: Thinking “Hey, Warren Buffett made his money picking stocks. So can I.” What product or service epitomizes consumerism? Wal-Mart” via 10 Questions with James Collins (jlcollinsnh.com) | 1500 Days to Freedom1500 Days to Freedom.

How I Let Go of 60% of My Belongings, and Learned to Accept 100% of Myself | Blonde on a Budget

“I was holding onto 60% more stuff than I needed for all those years because of the emotional attachment I had to it. And the emotional attachment was based on the value I’d given each item. There were the books I thought I should read, the clothes I thought I should wear and the projects I thought I should tackle – if I was going to be the person I once thought I wanted to Read more…

Why you need a password manager

“Cybersecurity has been big in the news lately; it’s enough to make any internet user paranoid about the safety of their online accounts and stored data. Wishing to stay one step ahead of any would-be threats out there on the web, this blogger cast aside the excuses and committed to shoring up his digital defenses with a strong password manager. I’m here to tell you why you should as well.” via Why you need a password manager.

If I Ran the School, Things Would be Different

“In my school, recess would come first. There is more than enough time to learn the easy stuff like physics, chemistry and software design. Plenty of adults accomplish that. But how many of us spend enough time outside and maintain reasonable levels of strength and fitness into our old age? How many people over 50 even do barbell squats with any regularity any more? In my school, play is not something to be suppressed – it is Read more…

The Privilege Of Pursuing Financial Independence – Frugalwoods

“I think that through sheer determination, people can work their way into the life they want. But I also think it’s important to acknowledge how lucky we–and others like us–are on our journeys to financial independence and early retirement. It’s a luxury to have these goals and it’s a blessing to attain them.” via The Privilege Of Pursuing Financial Independence – Frugalwoods.