Why You Should Take “A Relaxing Mid-Career Break”
It’s the old “spread your retirement throughout your life” argument.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to let go of those financial questions you’ve been hanging onto.
The Cost of a Long Weekend in Missoula
It’s time to tally up how much I spent over the past (long) weekend, hanging out with friends at the Travelers’ Rest music festival in Missoula.
What Happens When You Follow Textbook Financial Advice?
The Washington Post just launched a new series called “Growth,” and the first installment is titled “I was failing at my relationship with money. Here’s what I did to fix it.”
How a Content Specialist Paying Off Student Loans and Credit Card Debt Does Money
Mac (not her real name) is a 31-year-old Content Specialist living in Austin.
Checking In With My Savings Plan: July 2018 Edition
In July I received $4,528.17 in freelance income and $207.22 in book royalties, or $4,735.39 total.
On Art and Employment
The next installment in Carolita Johnson’s “A Woman’s Work” series is up at Longreads.
August’s Billfold LLC Update
It’s time for another Billfold LLC update! There’s a lot to cover in this one, so I’ll divide it into sections.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to kick off another round of financial questions.
Call for Pitches: Experiences
Hobby spending, entertainment spending, vacation spending, etc.
Financial Fairy Tales: The Fisherman and His Wife
“Please don’t put me on Facebook,” the fish said. “I will give you whatever you ask for.”
Let’s Throw Some Money at Our Problems: July 2018 Monthly Check-In
Pull up those balances!
Summer Pledge Drive: Time to Pledge Drive Off Into the Sunset
It’s the final day of our Summer Pledge Drive.
When You Work for Google But Don’t Work for Google
Here’s your longread for this afternoon: “Inside Google’s Shadow Workforce,” at Bloomberg.
Would You Let Your Father’s Girlfriend Pay Off Your Student Loans?
I’m not sure I agree with Cheryl Strayed and Steve Almond’s advice.
Summer Pledge Drive: THANK YOU
We’re on Day 4 of our week-long summer pledge drive, and here’s a cool thermometer update!
An Update on My Vanguard Personal Advice
Earlier this month, I became a Vanguard Voyager Client — and since then I’ve had two conversations with a Vanguard Personal Advisor, so I wanted to give you an update.