When Your Career Is Comfortable But You Yearn for a Change + Single Parent Finances: The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup

[The Simple Dollar]( In Case You Missed It: This Week's Best from The Simple Dollar When Your Career Is Comfortable, But You Yearn for a Change [unhappy at work]( By Trent Hamm If you feel stuck or otherwise miserable in a job that's too cushy to leave, here are some options to consider. [Read More]( Revisiting the Last Little Bit in the Container [ketchup bottle]( By Trent Hamm Is it worth the extra time and effort to try and squeeze that last bit of toothpaste, ketchup, or shampoo out of the container? If you can do it in just a few seconds, the answer is almost always yes - and here are some tips for getting at those last few drops more easily. [Read More]( Single Parent Finances: Finding Financial Success When It's All on You [mom and child reading in bed]( By Mia Taylor Becoming a parent is easily one of the most profoundly rewarding things I’ve ever done with my life. But that doesn’t erase the fact that being a single head of household can wreak havoc on your finances, your time, and your career trajectory. [Read More]( The Investment Riskometer [gauge]( By Matt Becker Everyone has a different risk tolerance when it comes to investing. We asked certified financial planner Matt Becker to create an "Investment Riskometer" to chart the riskiness of popular investments, from the safety of savings accounts to the dicey collectibles markets of fine art and wine. [Read More]( More from The Simple Dollar: - Reader Mailbag: [401(k) Matching, Book Picks, Trade Schools, and More!]( - [Are You Checking Your Credit Reports Often Enough?]( - Trent: [Inspiration from Mario Quintana, Toni Morrison, J.J. Watt, and More]( - [Five Home Improvements Worth a Discount on Your Home Insurance]( - Trent: [The Wisdom of Frugality: Final Thoughts]( - [When Whole Life Insurance Doesn't Last Your Whole Life]( - Trent: [What Value Are You Really Getting?]( More from Around the Web: - [The Cognitive Biases Tricking Your Brain]( (The Atlantic) - [Attention, Retirement Savers: 529 Plans Aren't Just for Kids]( (Reuters) - [In America, Wage Growth Is Being Wiped Out Entirely by Inflation]( (Washington Post) - [Housing Market Has Hit a Significant Slowdown, Says Redfin CEO]( (MarketWatch) - [The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: How to See It]( (Vox) As a reminder, you're receiving this email because you subscribed to our weekly mailing list. If you no longer wish to receive our emails, you can [unsubscribe here]( at any time. Thanks for reading! --The Simple Dollar team 1525 4th Ave. #500 Seattle WA 98101 USA [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](