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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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![]() --Jonathan Clements "Getting Going" column...Submitted by Steve (not verified) on September 29, 2006 - 1:05pm.
--Jonathan Clements "Getting Going" column in the WSJ. He has at least one book that is quite good. --The Millionaire Next Door [but not The Millionaire Mind]. It does have a few blind spots however. There's too much emphasis on frugality. Most people want to live in decent neighborhoods for their kids, and the book is too dismissive of that. Also, keeping up an image is very important if you are in a high end field, and I think the book ignores the advantages it can bring. Just make sure it's just image, and you are not in love with the props themselves. --Die Broke has some good ideas, but some dodgy advice as well. --Investments, by Bodie, Kane, and Marcus. It's the intro finance text used at all the top B-schools and is pretty accessible. Just skip over the equations if you find them daunting. » POSTED IN:
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