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Open Thread: The '43 Folders' of money management sites?
Merlin Mann | Sep 29 2006
Funny thing -- in the last week or so, I've gotten email from three different people asking me which site I'd consider to be the '43 Folders' of money management. By this, I think they mean they're looking for some kind of framework and tips for understanding the role money plays in their life, and then trying to find the best and most practical ways to implement and maintain healthy financial change. As against fancy "wealth management," I'm thinking more along the lines of "what tricks will help me get smarter about the day-to-day dollar leakage?" Money Hacks, if you prefer. The short answer, unfortunately, is I have absolutely no idea. Lifehacker does lots of coverage of financial stuff, and I've enjoyed reading I Will Teach You To Be Rich and Get Rich Slowly. I think Frugal For Life is pretty close in terms of hack-i-ness (which I mean as a compliment, of course.) But, you tell me. What are your favorite sites about managing your money? Any places out there you think might especially appeal to 43 Folders readers? Feel free to toss in your favorite books on the matter, too. 66 Comments
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 The "money stuff" part of...Submitted by john 154 (not verified) on September 29, 2006 - 7:56am.
The "money stuff" part of our lives probably needs a ton of thinking about and fiddling with for most people, but it is so hard to get the basics both 1) learned and 2) implemented (even the smartest money people I know often fail on #2). I've enjoyed a couple of books I've suggested to others: George Clason's Richest Man in Babylon is ridiculously easy and quick to read and has great advice. The whole ancient babylon schtick gets pretty tired, but the advice is still good. Lee Eisenberg's The Number came out a year or so ago and did a good job of inspiring me to plan my money life a) more and b) better. I think it kind of falls apart on the advice portion, and it's retirement-heavy, but there's something about it that makes me think I might go back to it now and again for re-framing. » POSTED IN:
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