Now is the Time to Get Your Family on Board with a Smart Holiday Plan
If you’re honest, I am confident you would tell me that you wish you could spend less around the holidays. This has nothing to do with being a…
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A Winning Argument for Why You and Your Honey Need to Come Clean About Money
I recently saw a survey that reported that nearly half of people in a relationship say they argue about money. I was surprised it was not even higher.…
What Every Woman Needs to Get Schooled On.
When the American College of Financial Services recently quizzed retirement-aged people on the basics of how to make their money last, just 35 percent of men passed the…
Avoid These Two Big Retirement Risks When You Land a New Job
When you land a new job you are going to be totally focused on making a great first impression. But I also want you to make sure you…
How to Make More than $400 in 15 Minutes
If you have spent more than three minutes watching broadcast television, you’re well aware that insurance companies are eager to get your business. But despite all those commercials,…
Are You Ready to Declare Your Financial Independence?
I hope you have a fantastic July 4th, and that it includes some time to reflect on the principles of our democracy that are celebrated on this holiday.…
3 Key Financial Steps for Stay At Home Parents
When you and your partner make the decision for one of you to be a stay-at-home parent, the tendency is to center all the financial decisions on the…
Time to Cash in on Rising Savings Rates
You know I believe there is no substitute for keeping an emergency fund in a federally insured bank or credit union account. That is the best—the only way—to…
Where to Find the Best Financial Advisor
More than nine in 10 Americans think it is important for financial advisors who dispense retirement advice to act in the clients’ best interest. And more than half…