The 5 Most Important Things My Dad Ever Gave Me by Lindsey Burgess at You Need a Budget (YNAB) My father taught me some wonderful lessons about money and life. One day I need to write about them. Until then, and in honor of Father’s Day last week, here is a great article by Lindsey…
We have been told our whole lives that “money can’t buy happiness” but few of us believe it. Indeed, if you are ever a contestant on Family Feud and the question is “What would make you happier?” you can bet the top response will be “more money.” Richard Wiseman, in his great book 59 Seconds:…
Here are links to several of my favorite recent personal finance articles: Most Ordinary Americans in 2016 are Richer than Was John D. Rockefeller in 1916 by Don Bourdreaux at Café Hayek I enjoyed the fascinating thought experiment suggested by this article: “What is the minimum amount of money that you would demand in exchange…
Here are links to several of my favorite recent personal finance articles: The Best Gift My Emergency Fund Has Ever Given Me by Cait Flanders In this courageous article Cait talks about making the decision to get help dealing with her anxiety after many years of struggling with it on her own. Although this was a…
“I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than attempting to satisfy them.” – John Stuart Mill I am incredibly blessed and yet I still often struggle with discontent and the desire for more. I have recently found some stories, quotes, and ideas on this topic that have helped me,…
