I am a big fan of Jonathan’s writing. In this recent article, “Nobody Told Me,” Jonathan, a lifelong student of money, shares 10 things he wishes he’d been told in his 20s—or told more loudly, so he actually listened. I enjoyed reading it, and I think you will as well.

Jonathan also recently published an article of mine titled, “Be Suspicious.”  It starts, “This is not my favorite topic. But it’s a necessary one these days—when a seemingly endless number of companies and individuals are intent on separating us from our money. Some of them will use any means, fair or foul.” [Continue Reading…]

Jonathan is a Truth Teller because the aim of HumbleDollar is to help readers make rational financial decisions, focusing on the things you can control. A London-born Cambridge University graduate, he worked for Euromoney magazine in London before moving to the New York area in 1986. As mentioned, he is a former WSJ columnist, penning more than 1,000 articles, and also worked as Director of Financial Education for Citi Personal Wealth Management. Jonathan is the author of a novel and eight personal finance books, including From Here to Financial Happiness and How to Think About Money.



On his website, you’ll find a comprehensive and continuously updated financial guide, thousands of articles in 20 different categories by Jonathan and other vetted writers, a blog on a variety of investment related topics and “Voices,” where you can post and answer questions. Check it out.