Tag Archives: family

· 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.

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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.

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Insurance, 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…

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Student Loans · June 7, 2017

A 5-Step Personal Finance Crash Course for New Grads

I absolutely love my 7-class personal finance course, but I want to share a super short list of Must Dos and Don’ts for recent college grads.

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Student Loans · May 24, 2017

How to Smartly Use Community College as a Stepping Stone

You know I am a big believer in the value of a college education. With one catch. The cost of obtaining a degree must be affordable for the student. Yes, the student. Parents are to focus on saving for retirement;…

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Budgeting · April 26, 2017

How Not to Let Runaway Wedding Costs Derail Your Financial Plan

Look, I love a good party as much as anyone else, especially when there is a great celebration, such as a wedding. But if you’re attending a few weddings a year—and god forbid if one or more is a destination…

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Student Loans · March 15, 2017

Know When to Turn Down a College.

It’s getting close to the pins and needles moments for families with college-bound high school seniors. Acceptance notices will soon be mailed out. I know it will be a relief for your entire family to have the news, and hopefully,…

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Home & Renters Insurance · February 8, 2017

How to Truly Say “I Love You” to Your Family

Chocolate and roses are classic Valentine’s Day gifts. But I am dead serious when I tell you that the most caring and loving gift you can ever give your loved ones is to protect them with life insurance.

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· January 19, 2017

Suze’s New Children’s Book

#1 New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned financial expert Suze Orman makes her children’s book debut in this story of a one-dollar bill named Billy and penny named Penny.

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