Profitable Ideas: Why We Want So Much, Don’t Travel Overseas Without It, and More

Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web.
Under the influence (The Root of All). A wonderful piece about what to do with all that wanting. Well worth the read.
Gen Z trades stocks the same way it gambles (Sherwood). “Kind of ironic that the generation that thinks nothing in the world is going right for them seeks out betting and trading structures that require multiple things to go right to profit.”
Pronoia (Tony Hixon). I wonder how this plays out financially? Are we often worried about money or do we see opportunities in money—the possibility of being a blessing to someone, the ability to save for a vacation, or…?
The case for snooping on your kid’s phone (Wall Street Journal). I highly recommend the use of an electronic device contract. You’ll find the one we use in our household here. https://mattaboutmoney.com/resources/
Flood risk is widespread in the U.S. Few people have insurance for it (NPR). For many, when they see the cost and do a quick risk/benefit analysis, they take the risk of not ever needing it.
I don’t feel rich (A Wealth of Common Sense). “It’s a tale as old as money.”
10 habits that will quiet the noise and clear your mind (No Sidebar). I would add one more: Drive without listening to anything.
You really should get health insurance when traveling abroad (Wall Street Journal). From personal experience, I heartily agree.
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