Saving Money
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.
Moving Towards Financial Security
Even before this crisis upended our lives, building financial security was something many of you struggled with. The bills get paid, maybe a little gets saved, but you feel like you can never really g
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.
Indulge in Giving Thanks, Not Black Friday Deals
Thanksgiving has become the start of a season of overindulgence for many people. This year, I want you to take a different path.
How to Become a Better Saver
I don’t even need to ask you if you want to save more money. Of course you do. And yet, it can be so hard to get started and stay committed. I get it.
Is Your Financial Optimism Smart?
According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans’ optimism about their finances is near a record high. The poll shows 69% of people surveyed said they expect their financial situation to improve...
IRA Alert: Check If You Can Lower Your Investing Cost
There’s a wonderful fight going on that will make winners of investors who are paying attention.
My 10-year financial challenge for you
You may have seen, or participated in, the 10-year challenge that swept through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter in January, asking people to post a photo of themselves in 2009 and 2019.
What Everyone Should Learn from the Federal Government Shutdown
Whether you identify as Republican, Democrat, or Independent, there is a unifying message in the fallout from the federal government shutdown: every one of us must prepare for the unexpected...
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...
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Why Every Woman Needs to Stop Relying on Men for Money Advice
For all of you who are happily married, or in a committed relationship with a man, I have two thoughts:
Get Paid More to Save Safely
You know I am all for investing money you won’t need for decades in low-cost stock index mutual funds or exchange-traded funds.
Could the One-Roof Solution Help Your Family’s Finances?
Financial stress is a multigenerational issue. Young adults look at high home prices in many parts of the country and wonder when –or if– they will ever be able to afford to buy.
The Most Overlooked Retirement Strategy
Saving for retirement is job 1, 2, and 3 as far as I concerned. What you manage to save today obviously plays a big role in what you have to enjoy your tomorrows.
Mid-Year Investment Review
When was the last time you checked that your investments still reflected your long-term investment strategy?
This Free Calculator Could be the Secret to Retirement Planning Success
How much you manage to save for retirement, and how you choose to invest your retirement savings play big roles in determining how comfortable your retirement will be. But once you are retired,
2018 is the Worst Year Since 2018 to Carry Credit Card Debt
If you just overdid it on the holiday spending, please do your very best to buckle down and pay off the balance as quickly as possible to avoid rising interest rate charges.
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 way more than you intended. Not necessarily because you were extravagant. Quite often it’s just the sheer number of people in your life that you exchange gifts with, that can add up.
Why ETFs Are The Best Choice For Your Retirement Investments
You know I am a big believer that a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is the best way to save for retirement. And for my money, I think Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are an ideal way to invest the money in your IRA.
