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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — July 2020
It’s time again for one of my favorite features here on Dyer News: a look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. First, dive into some tips for saving money (or at least not spending as much). Then, we’ll look at two interesting posts regarding the very topic of finance and how it’s written about. Lastly, we’ll cover everything from country living to dividend investing and more.
As usual, this month’s list includes a couple Dyer News Top 10 mainstays as well as a few first-timers. Without further ado, below is my list of the top 10 personal finance articles published in July of 2020, along with their title, author, and the site they originally appeared on.
Spending and Saving
My Superpower to Help You Save Money — Mr. Jamie Griffin
In most cases (with the possible exception of a pandemic), saving money isn’t exactly easy. Therefore, the ability to reduce your spending could be viewed as a sort of superpower by some. Luckily, there may be a solution that anyone can follow to gain this super saving ability — and one that Jamie shares in this post.
Mindful Spending: What it is and Why it’s a Game-Changer — Melody, Cash for Tacos
An oft-cited reason for why people struggle with saving is because they dislike budgeting. However, the truth is that strict budgeting may not be right for everyone in the first place. Instead, Melody takes a look at the concept of mindful spending and highlights why it could be a more effective strategy for some.
Using Gift Cards to Budget. Stay on Track and Avoid Over-Spending — Renee, The Fun Sized Life
We’ve all received gift cards as last-minute present, giveaway, or perhaps a splurge of our own. But what if you could actually use gift cards as a means of helping you budget? Renee explains this clever idea and some of the added benefits that could come with it.
10 Unique Ways to Overcome Financial Jealousy — Trent Hamm, The Simple Dollar
Do you ever catch yourself growing jealous of the purchases you see others make? It probably comes as no surprise to you that this habit can become unhealthy. If you find yourself fed up with your frugal ways and envying others, Trent has a few suggestions for how you can overcome these feelings of financial jealousy.
Reflections on Finance
What’s the Hourly Wage at Which Someone Deserves Nice Things? — Miranda Marquit
The way many Americans talk about the poor can be extremely judgemental. Even if they don’t mean to be, sometimes suggestions about what those without much money should be spending their funds on can be overly critical — and occasionally hypocritical. Thus, based on a recent experience, Miranda asks why those with lower incomes can’t have nice things as well.
Our “New Normal” Is Revealing the Rot In Traditional Finance Advice — Elyssa, Brave Saver
The unprecedented impacts of the current pandemic have shown us that situations can change very quickly. Yet, in many cases, the financial advice that people offer remains the same and fails to adapt to a shifting reality. With that in mind, Elyssa shares some of the ways in which “traditional” financial tropes have worn out their welcome and why the way we discuss money should change.
Personal Finance Tips
Want To Move To The Country? 15 Things To Consider — Frugalwoods
Anecdotally, the ongoing pandemic has inspired some city dwellers to consider a life outside of major metropolises. However, there’s more to country living than just buying property on a whim. Instead, this article from Frugalwoods shares 15 things to consider before making the big move.
What I’m Learning About Dividend Investing — Kyle Burbank, Money@30
Surely you’ve heard about the concept of passive income. Often times, when the topic is discussed, dividend investing is among the many options available to those looking to attain such “mailbox money.” So how does one get started with dividend investing without putting too much cash on the line? Kyle shares his personal experience as a dividend newbie along with what he’s been learning about the topic.
Should You Tell Your Employer About Your Side Hustle? — Daniella, I Like to Dabble
If the concept of a side hustle was popular before the pandemic, things have only gone into overdrive since. Yet, despite how common they may be, there’s a chance that your full-time job may not appreciate you having one. That’s why Daniella takes a look at some of the things you should consider when answering the question, “should I tell my employer about my side hustle?”
4 Things I Learned When I Tried to Track Down All My Accounts — Penny, She Picks Up Pennies
Once upon a time, the average American likely only had a bank account or two to their names. However, between numerous online banking options in addition to various credit cards, retirement accounts, and more, there can be a lot to keep track of. Therefore, it may be a good idea to make a master list of all of your accounts — and, as Penny point out, you may just learn a few things when you do.
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