Howdy, Money Buddies!
Once again, I’m running a bit tardy on getting out this Weekly Fav 5. I need to get back on track with this as there is great stuff out there that needs to be shared.
But as I like to say, “Life Happens.”
Without any further mumbo jumbo, here’s 5 more great posts to check out.
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The 401K Sunday (Apathy Ends via Rockstar Finance) – During my years as a Texas Educator I didn’t have the opportunity to have a 401K, although my wife did during her time in retail. We took advantage of it, but never gave thought to it the way that’s described in this post.
It’s a very interesting outlook on this investment vehicle. Pretty imaginative, too.
10 Things You Can Do To Increase Your Salary (Rachel at Young Adult Money via Twitter) – I’ve always said, if you don’t make enough money, figure out a way to make more. Rachel provides 10 solid ideas for increasing making more money at your job.
Sometimes there’s more payoff in doing so, vs a Side Hustle, so check this one out to get some great ideas.
How One Stock Can Make Your Kids Investing Experts (Liz at Chief Mom Officer via Twitter) – Here’s a great idea from Liz that will help youngsters get an idea about investing in stocks.
As a former teacher, I can see how her choice of individual stocks will be easier to grasp than index funds.
Check it out and see how you can teach your kids about investing in the stock market.
How The Debt Snowball Really Works with Free Tool Included For YOUR Debt Snowball! (Derek at Life and My Finances) – If you’ve followed Dave Ramsey, you’ve heard of the debt snowball. For some it’s the way to get out of debt, for others it’s not.
Want to see if it will work for you? Check out Derek’s post and get his free Debt Snowball Calculator.
Your going to find great info hear, and who doesn’t like free?
Fun Money Activities Your Kids Will Love Now, That Will Also Help Set Them Up Financially For Life (My Family On a Budget) – My folks didn’t teach my sister and I much about finances and I didn’t know enough to teach mine, so I’m all over ways to help youngsters learn how to handle money in a positive way.
Steven, over at My Family on a Budget, featured this guest post by Kirsty Lamont and there are some good ideas here. I really like the part about compounding interest being a double edged sword. Wish I had known this a LONG time ago.
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Five more great posts, full of financial tidbits. What do you think? Do you have a favorite?
