Profitable Ideas: A Less Stressful Financial Life, When Renting Trumps Buying, and More

Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web.
The most overlooked key to a less stressful financial life (Joshua Becker—video). Hint: It’s not about making more money.
Excessive screen time is linked to heart health risks in kids, new research shows (CBS). One more reason to have some screen time rules in effect in your household. (See our family’s electronic device contract here.)
New study proves saving money really does boost your mental health (Money). A little money in reserve does wonders for one’s peace of mind.
How 12 summers with Joey changed my life (National Christian Foundation). We were designed to live others-centered lives.
7 questions to answer before adding your child to your credit card (Wall Street Journal). How to establish expectations and teach the rules of the road for using a card responsibly.
Nearly 1 in 5 older student loan borrowers are seriously delinquent as Trump steps up collections (CNBC). One reason why you should be very cautious about student loans, especially those that put you on the hook for your kids’ loans.
Americans are getting priced out of homeownership at record rates (Bloomberg). Skyrocketing insurance costs, higher taxes, and elevated mortgage rates have made it less expensive to rent than buy in most places.
Four ways to prepare for when your adult kids need financial help (Wall Street Journal). Some ways to get ready, just in case.
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Published on August 15, 2025 06:30
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