Matt About Money
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Matt Bell is a personal finance writer/speaker who teaches practical applications of timeless financial principles based on biblical teachings.
Matt About Money
1y ago
I didn’t want to workout the other day. I was dead tired. Just couldn’t sleep the night before. But I did it anyway. I didn’t set any records—that’s for sure. But I did it. And I did the full workout. It was as if I had no choice. A mysterious force seemed to propel me ..read more
Matt About Money
1y ago
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. A basic iPhone feature helps criminals steal your entire digital life (Wall Street Journal). More and more of our vital information is on our phones. Carry with care. Want less stress? Limit your child’s screen time (Becoming Minimalist). It’ll be good for them, and ..read more
Matt About Money
1y ago
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. If this is your first bear market, there’s no need to panic (Bloomberg). For newer investors, this year’s market performance may be a bit jarring. Here’s some helpful perspective. The gift of mac & cheese (Compass). I love this story. I think you will ..read more
Matt About Money
1y ago
Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. 5 reasons dual-income families should live off one and bank the second (Money Ning). The best financial advice my wife and I got before getting married was to base our lifestyle on one income. 3 real estate lessons learned from our last investment property ..read more
Profitable Ideas: The Bull Market May Have Room to Run, Financial Education in Aisle Three, and More
Matt About Money
2y ago
Weekly roundup of worth-your-time personal finance articles from around the web. Is this the greatest bull market in history? (A Wealth of Common Sense). Good times (and bad times) can last longer than you may think. What do you think you should be paid? (NY Times). Navigating a tough interview question. See also, 3 better questions ..read more
Matt About Money
2y ago
In a previous post, I provided some guidance as to who needs life insurance. If you determine that you need it, the next question is, “how much?” You’ll hear about various guidelines for answering that question, usually based on multiples of your salary. Some say you should carry life insurance with a death benefit equal ..read more
Matt About Money
2y ago
Weekly roundup of interesting and helpful personal finance articles from around the web. Your biggest dreams do not include a house full of stuff (Becoming Minimalist). Look around. It’s possible that our dreams and our aspirations are not in synch. How to get your family to actually use a password manager (Wired). You finally got ..read more
Matt About Money
2y ago
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. – Colossians 3:23-24 In the opening scene from the movie About Schmidt, Warren Schmidt, played by Jack Nicholson, is staring at a clock on ..read more
Matt About Money
2y ago
“Few people attain great lives, in large part because it’s just so easy to settle for a good life.” – Jim Collins, “Good to Great” On the first page in the first chapter of his book, “Good to Great,” Jim Collins makes the intriguing statement above. While it’s a business book, focusing on how some ..read more
Matt About Money
2y ago
Weekly roundup of interesting and helpful personal finance articles from around the web. What’s your wealth I.Q.? (A Teachable Moment). “Getting more from what you don’t pay for is a terrific life hack.” As good as it gets? (A Wealth of Common Sense). The stock market provides a tremendous opportunity to build wealth. Keeping my ..read more