Joel Zaslofsky

Joel Zaslofsky wants to help you simplify, organize, and be money wise. He’s an experimental entrepreneur, hosts the popular Smart and Simple Matters show, and creates digital grooviness at Value of Simple. His methods are unconventional – like curating your existence and spreadsheet nerdery – but the goal is always the same: to help you rock the unsexy side of life.

December 5 BY in Money

Warning: These 4 Steps Will Make You a Confident Investor

65 Shares If you’ve always wanted to hit the start (or restart) button on investing, here’s how you can do it with $100.

July 25 BY in Money

Your Best Weapons Against Buying Crap You Don’t Need

101 Shares I’ll admit it, but will you? I get impulsive about buying that “thing”. That new awesome thing that’s ten times better than the last awesome thing. You know, the crap I’ll regret buying the day after the return policy is up. Why is that? And why do we feel this way so often? They don’t want you to know…but I do. They are the advertisers. The slick, ever-present advertisers planting messages in your mind that you want need what they’re selling. I’m not against honest advertising that’s up front about its goals,... More »

May 2 BY in Money

Why Chasing Money Is Worse Than Dogs Chasing Cars

169 Shares We’ve all been there before and many of us are there right now. And where would that be? Probably not on vacation, enjoying an experience to remember or working to improve our health. We’re chasing money. Many cultures preach that once you have a good income stream or a certain amount of money built up then good things will follow. Things like going to great restaurants, taking exotic trips, creating a home immersed in entertainment options, and freedom from the fear you’ll have to take a hand out. Fact: Money is the... More »