Recovering from a Spending Spree + Vital Money Moves for Your 40s: The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup

[The Simple Dollar]( In Case You Missed It: This Week's Best from The Simple Dollar Curing a Spendover: Five Steps to Recover from a Spending Spree [overspending]( By Holly Johnson Have you ever spent more money than you planned? If you’re a human, the answer is probably “yes.” Whatever the reason for a spending spree, it’s important to get into damage control mode right away. These five steps can get you back on track toward your financial goals quickly. [Read More]( Vital Money Moves to Make in Your 40s [father and child]( By Donna Freedman All sorts of issues can derail your finances – and even those who are doing well financially may find it easy to ignore long-term goals. But regardless of how much or how little you earn, it’s essential to make certain money moves in your 40s. And if you've been putting off these plans for "later," well... later's here, folks. [Read More]( The Souvenir Game: 17 Cheap Ways to Physically Remember a Moment [souvenir shop]( By Trent Hamm An object that stirs memories of a family trip is wonderful to have, but remember: A souvenir doesn’t have to be something that’s overpriced from a gift shop. Souvenirs can be found everywhere, from ticket stubs to seashells, and they rarely cost anything. [Read More]( Will the iPhone 8 or iPhone X Be Worth the Money? (Nope.) [iphone 8 and iphone 8 plus]( By Holly Johnson The new iPhone 8 is now available for pre-order, while the $999 iPhone X is due out later this fall. But like a reliable old car, if you can hang on to your older phone instead of trading up every year or two, it can have a huge financial impact. [Read More]( Why Employer Stock Is One of the Riskiest Investments You Can Own [employee at work]( By Matt Becker Employer stock is one of the riskiest investments you can own, even when your employer is one of the most successful companies in the world, such as Apple. Why? It's simply an extreme case of failing to diversify your investments. [Read More]( More from The Simple Dollar: - Reader Mailbag: [Evil Index Funds, Stretched Belts, Debt Regrets, and More!]( - [Five Time-Saving Productivity Hacks, Reviewed]( - Trent: [What Should You Do When Your Hours Are Cut at Work?]( - [How to Plan and Provide for a Child With Special Needs]( - Trent: [A Beginner's Guide to Lifelong Learning at a Minimal Cost]( - Trent: [Fun Money: Efficient Strategies for Hobby and Entertainment Spending]( - [Finding Your Financial Flow]( More from Around the Web: - [Destructive Mindsets: Three 'Happiness Traps' to Avoid]( (Harvard Business Review) - [Three Mistakes That Can Screw Up Even the Best Retirement Plan]( (MSN Money) - [Could HGTV Unwittingly Spark a New Housing Crisis?]( (Apartment Therapy) - [These Seven Words Changed My Whole Perspective on Working Out]( (Quartz) - [New T.J. Maxx Website Randomly Scatters Items All Over the Place]( (The Onion) 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](