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Do You Have a Plan for Your Money from Washington?
In the coming weeks many households will likely be getting some financial help from Washington. A new round of stimulus checks and a supplemental federal unemployment benefit was finalized in late Dec
Who Should Not Choose a High Deductible Health Plan
If you are in the midst of your employer’s open enrollment period to sign up for next year’s benefits, or your household is dealing with a layoff, I want to make sure you choose the right health insur
Credit Card Tips During a Financial Crisis
I want to make sure that all of you are up to date on my recommendations for the smartest credit card moves if your household is dealing with a loss of income during the current crisis.
When to Take an Offer to Suspend Loan Payments
Many of you are writing in to tell me that your lenders have contacted you with offers to temporarily suspend your monthly loan payment during this recent crisis.
You Are Not Your Job
I recently polled users on what was their biggest money worry. Unemployment was the top concern. I can’t say I am surprised, given the millions of people who have recently lost a job due to the cur
How to Reduce Your Expenses During the Crisis
I know some of you have already lost your jobs as the economy reels from the impact of the coronavirus crisis. And many more of you are worried about a job loss or sharply reduced hours.
How to Navigate A Financial Crisis
The rapid meltdown in global investments as the economic severity of the coronavirus takes hold is indeed unsettling.
Your 2020 Financial Road Map
The New Year has just started, and that’s the riskiest time of year as far as I am concerned.
What Every 2019 College Grad Needs to Do…Right Now
If you are a recent college grad, or love one, please listen up on the must-do financial moves you need to tackle right now. Not next year. Right now. The choices you make today will make all the diff
How to Make the Most of a Cash Windfall
Did you land a year-end bonus? Even better, a nice raise? Or, perhaps you’ve been working a side gig and have some extra income to put to work? Also, I know many of you will soon be receiving...
Credit Card Alert: How to Avoid the Big Trap of 2019
You know where I stand on having credit card debt. It holds you back from being all you can, and deserve, to be. I realize some of you have credit card debt due to emergencies, like a medical bill...
This One Move Will Automatically Improve Your Financial Life
This One Move Will Automatically Improve Your Financial Life
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 up.
What No Mother With Young Children Can Afford to Leave Off Her Shopping List
I was shopping at Costco recently, enjoying the great value as always. While waiting in line to check out I got to chatting with a few young mothers-with babies in tow-who were waiting as well. Me being me I was curious if these women who obviously knew a thing or two about shopping had bought protection for their family.
