family, saving, spending · December 13, 2017
How to Keep Your Pet Project From Ruining Your Finances
According to one survey, 68% of households have a pet today, compared to 56%, thirty years ago.
about Suze, family, military, suze serves · December 7, 2017
Suze Orman to Give Soldiers Free Money Education Course
U.S. Army officials hope to capture the attention of soldiers on financial health issues through a new partnership with money expert and TV personality Suze Orman.
college, family, student loans · October 25, 2017
What Parents Get So Wrong About College
Parents, way too many of you are still getting it all wrong when it comes to college. A recent survey by T. Rowe Price reports that 68% of parents think saving for their kids’ college
children, family, gift giving, saving money · September 20, 2017
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 Scrooge. But you also know from experience, that you end up spending…
bill paying, bills, family, marriage, relationships · September 13, 2017
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. And money stress is often a major factor in why couples split…
children, college, family, student loans, students · August 27, 2017
How to Get the Best Bang for Your College Buck
I am a big believer in college education, and an even bigger believer in getting a return on your investment. But I don’t know any financial advisor who can guarantee that a $180,000 investment in a
children, college, family, retirement, saving, women and money · August 16, 2017
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 test. As troubling as that is, only 18 percent of women passed.
divorce, family, marriage, money management, women and money · July 12, 2017
This Girlfriend’s Money Guide to Steering Clear of Divorce
A recent Experian survey reports that more than one-third of people who divorced says it caused them financial ruin. And more than 60 percent of people surveyed said that money issues played a central role in the break up.
children, family, financial independence, saving · June 28, 2017
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. We have so much to be grateful for.
family, insurance, marriage, saving · June 21, 2017
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 person who is still earning an income. Notice I didn’t say “the…