Over the past three months, Money Q&A readers have bought several personal finance books through the blog’s Amazon affiliate links. I thought that it would be fun to look at these seven. It’s no surprise that most readers are buying are part of my Top 10 Personal Finance Books list. The list shows the books that I think should be on everyone’s bookshelves and nightstands next to your bed. You can see the full list here. These Top 10 Personal Finance Books are the ones that have meant the most in my life. They’re the ones that I have highlighted passages, dog-eared pages, and reread over and over. If you haven’t read them, I definitely think you should push them … Read more

Legos are amazing toys for kids of all ages. They can be played in so many different ways and offer hours of entertainment. But can you invest in Legos? Are Legos a good investment? And, how do you even go about investing in Legos? How do you determine how much to spend on them and whether they will increase in value over time or not? When you’re a kid, Legos are the best toy ever. They give you hours of entertainment. But how do adults get in on this fun? Can adults invest in Legos? And, should you? Can you actually earn a decent rate of return by simply buying and selling Lego sets? And how should you know how … Read more

Investing in your 40s is like trying to stay on top of a surfboard while riding a wave. You’re no longer kicking, splashing, and floundering in the water as you might have in your 20s, and you’re likely enjoying much more stability now compared to your 30s. The “shore” (retirement) is within view, but you still need to work hard and be willing to adapt to changes in the “surf” (economy/workforce) to make it to shore without getting crushed by a wave of debt or despair like the others who didn’t plan for retirement years ago. Investing in Your 40s To stay afloat with your investment strategy, here are a few things to keep in mind while you’re investing in … Read more