12 simple sketches that perfectly illustrate the path to wealth and financial...
Through 12 simple sketches, The New York Times' Carl Richards illustrates what we should do with our money versus what we actually do. Richards highlights how improving your behaviors can help you...
View ArticleAfter years of living paycheck to paycheck, I learned to ask myself 4 money...
After living paycheck to paycheck in my early 20s, I decided I needed to come up with a different approach to my money dates during different times of my spending cycles, each with its own set of...
View ArticleI used my parents' best money advice when I got married, bought a house, and...
My parents taught me many money lessons as a child that I still use today.Most importantly, they taught me to resist the temptation to raise my standard of living every time I received a pay increase...
View ArticleI was in the middle of a tough decision when a friend asked me a question...
When I was deliberating over taking a high-paying full-time job instead of building my freelance business, I asked my friends for their advice.One asked me a question I couldn't get out of my head: How...
View ArticleThe 7 hardest things you'll ever have to do with your money
Not every financial decision you'll make will be easy, and some, like saving and planning for later in life and talking to your partner about money, can be rather tough. But, everyone will face these...
View ArticleHow I lost a third of a million dollars without really trying
Heather Demetrios is a critically acclaimed author who got a $100,000 advance to write two books for a major publishing house. The next year, she sold a trilogy to another publisher for over a quarter...
View ArticleTo me, the line between spending enough and spending too much comes down to a...
"Lifestyle creep" is the common pattern of spending more money as you earn more money, getting used to higher levels of luxury and convenience as your new normal.I know I've let my own lifestyle creep...
View ArticleI struggled to make money working for myself until a 12-year-old book helped...
In my second full year of freelancing, I made less than $40,000 while working 12-hour days. I knew something had to change. I wanted to find a way to earn more money without working myself to the...
View ArticleEarning much more or less than your partner can make you resentful or guilty,...
According to new data from Insider and Morning Consult, 74% of Americans said they had some sort of income imbalance with their partner before they started dating. The survey was conducted as a part of...
View ArticleOver years teaching in China, I noticed 3 ways Chinese families think about...
I spent about eight years teaching and tutoring children in China, many of whom came from wealthy families and were expected to continue their education in English-speaking countries.I found Chinese...
View ArticleFinancial therapy isn't just for people struggling with money — it's for...
Financial therapy helps analyze what you believe about money and how those beliefs affect your behavior.You can work with a financial therapist or a financial adviser to talk about your approach to...
View Article7 signs you're on the same page as your partner about money
Money can be a delicate topic, but being on the same page as your partner when it comes to managing your finances makes things much simpler. If you're talking about your spending habits, working...
View ArticleA startup founder who spent 100 hours interviewing millennials found 3...
Sunny Israni, founder of personal finance app Clasp, spent over 100 hours interviewing millennials about their money perspectives and habits. In his interviews, he found that millennials who aren't...
View Article4 crucial lessons from 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' that changed the way I think...
When I read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" in my 20s, I took away four lessons on building wealth that I've carried with me through my life and career.I learned that most people work for money, but the rich...
View ArticleHaving wealth and being rich aren't the same
Summary List PlacementWelcome to Personal Finance Insider, a bimonthly newsletter that connects you with the stories, strategies, and tips you need to be better with money.Here's what: a playbook for...
View Article5 steps to take control your money — even when it feels like everything's...
Summary List PlacementOur plates have been full of challenges this year, many of them financial.To discuss strategies for navigating these difficult times, I hosted a conversation between Preston...
View ArticleI'm planning to retire at 50, and realizing that's only a decade away has...
Summary List PlacementI turned 40 in January of 2020, which put me just 10 years away from my early retirement age of 50.The urgency of knowing retirement is just a decade away spurred me to make some...
View Article7 signs you're rich, even if it doesn't feel like it
Summary List Placement"Rich" doesn't necessarily mean owning a huge mansion or taking luxury vacations.You're wealthy if you can afford to save money every month and are on track to retire when you...
View ArticleI read 'Your Money or Your Life' 20 years ago and it's changed the way I've...
Summary List PlacementI don't remember who recommended Vicky Robin and Joe Dominguez's book to me, but I owe them a huge debt of gratitude. "Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your...
View ArticleI spent every penny of a $100,000 inheritance, and I don't regret it
Summary List PlacementWhen my wife's grandfather passed away in his 90s, it wasn't a shock, but we were all still saddened by the loss. While we would have happily traded in the money for more time...
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