by Matt Bell* <LISTEN> Our consumer culture promotes one overarching goal: More! In countless ways, both subtle and overt, we’re told we don’t have enough. We need a bigger house, a newer car, a nicer vacation, more money in savings, and on it goes. In the face of such a messaging onslaught, a small but …
Managing the Most Important Risks*
*By Matt Bell originally post June 19, 2024, on Sound Mind Investing's weekly e-newsletter. <LISTEN> Wise investing depends heavily on risk management. That’s what asset allocation is all about. And it’s what using an objective, rules-based strategy is all about since it reduces the likelihood of letting fear get the best of you. But risk management …
Whose Life Are You Living?*
By Matt Bell <LISTEN> It isn’t new news that social media can foster envy and dissatisfaction, or that it can prompt us to overspend. For example, Edelman Financial Engines recently surveyed more than 2,000 people about various financial topics and found: 74% said their friends portray themselves on social media as wealthier than they really are; 42% said …
Is Money a Blessing in Your Marriage?*
By Matt Bell, The biblical vision for marriage is oneness, unity. But that’s easier said than done. Each spouse comes into marriage having been shaped by the influence of parents, various life experiences, their temperament, and more. Getting on the same page can take time, and learning to manage money together is often one of …
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