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HumbleDollar’s eighth year is in the books—but it certainly wasn’t the year I expected.
In the weeks after my late May cancer diagnosis, I scaled back the newsletter from twice-weekly to weekly, while reducing the number of articles from a dozen each week to five or six. Meanwhile, I launched the Forum, so folks could post articles directly to the site, without any editing by me. In addition, I eliminated the site’s donation feature. With the site publishing fewer articles, I didn’t feel it was right to continue accepting donations.
How has all this worked out? Readers were quick to embrace the Forum, and the flow of posts and comments has been impressive. Indeed, despite fewer newsletters and fewer edited articles, the site still notched 4.8 million pageviews in 2024, on par with 2023.
The year ahead will bring more changes. I plan to continue to write the lead article for the Saturday newsletter for the next two months. After that, Adam Grossman will be taking over the Saturday slot. I hope to continue penning pieces, but that’ll depend on my health.
Other than Adam’s articles, the site won’t be publishing any more edited pieces after March 1. Instead, the only outlet for new posts will be the Forum. Fingers crossed, folks will use that space to continue posing money questions and offering their financial thoughts.
My profound thanks to all who participate in the Forum. The thoughtfulness and civility of your words have helped make HumbleDollar a small but unique place in the online financial world—and I hope that’ll remain true for many years to come.
Jonathan, thanks for this update about how things are going to be going forward for HD. I have learned so much from you and the other writers. I love the Forum, even though I am sometimes scared to comment b/c I feel I don’t know as much as everyone else. I am still praying for you and your family, Jonathan. Chris
Jonathan et al, my thanks for the wonderful depth and breadth here. My financial education has been deeply influenced by Mr Clements, whose WSJ and Humble Dollar articles have been useful and key.
I look forward to reading and sharing content from this site and all the writers here with my children and grandchildren for many years.
And Jonathan, thank you for being a man focused on being useful. It’s the hallmark of greatness.
Happy anniversary! Thank you for all you do for us!
Jonathan, I didn’t know about HumbleDollar eight years ago, and really didn’t know who you were until I read “How To Think About Money.” How did you get the word out about this website and invite people to write their stories?