Cars Are Now a Huge Financial Risk
Cars have become a financial danger zone. The average price of a new car is around $50,000, and about half of that for a used car. And car loan rates are a lot higher than they were a few years…
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Jumpstarting a Roth IRA is a Fantastic Legacy
Summertime is often when teens land their first meaningful jobs, and recent college grads head into the permanent workforce. That means they become eligible to save for retirement in a Roth IRA. Now you and I both know that retirement…
House Rules for Helping New Graduates
If you have a newly minted college graduate in the family, I want to say: Congratulations! That is a tremendous accomplishment. For them, and for you. Yes, I know it is a tough job market for young adults right now.…
Don’t You Dare Miss This Great Tax Refund Opportunity
With the April 15th tax deadline just passed, I know many of you are now eagerly awaiting a federal tax refund. And it could be a big chunk of money. The average federal refund this year is about $3,500, which…
How to Be Smart with Your Finances When You Are Fearful
There is a lot of unsettling news right now, and so much of it can hurt us financially. Higher gas prices and lower stock prices are a challenge to even the calmest among us. And what makes the stress even…
Women and Finances After 65
I need to have a frank chat with those of you at least 65 or so years old, who are married to a man, or in a long-term relationship where your finances are intertwined. I wish you continued years of…