Dear Carrie: I’m 28 and trying to be smart about my money. My problem is that as soon as I pay down my credit cards, I start running them up […]
Category: FINANCE
5 Reasons To Clean Out Your Financial Garage
It’s amazing how much stuff piles up in a family garage over the years. The stacks get higher every year because, presumably, the items within them hold value. It becomes […]
3 Ways to Avoid Toxic Financial Advice and Rash Decisions
Investors hear so much conflicting information and advice in the media these days that it’s perhaps easier than ever to become confused and make decisions based on emotion rather than […]
3 Reasons Retirees Should Look Both Ways When Crossing Wall Street
Most Americans don’t trust Wall Street. Yet many will put the bulk of their retirement savings in the stock market’s hands. The increasing disappearance of company pensions and the growing […]
3 Monumental Financial Mistakes People Make Before They Turn 50
The saying that youth is wasted on the young may be especially true when it comes to saving for retirement. “Too many people wait way too long to start thinking […]
3 Tips For Women Worried About Outliving Their Retirement Nest Egg
Few things make retirees more nervous than the possibility their savings could run dry. And the situation can be even more troublesome for women, who are at greater risk of […]
Millennials: Plan For Retirement Now Or Pay The Price Later
Millennials are a stressed out generation. A study by the American Psychological Association reported that the group of Americans in their early 20s to late 30s came in at a […]
7-Step Guide to Turning Children into Young Adults with Healthy Savings Habits
As Jodi walked to class that day the freshman noticed a large circle of booths spread out across the main courtyard of campus. Scattered among the booths was one giving […]
Could Your Financial House Use Some Spring Cleaning?
Dear Readers: Got spring fever? How about applying some of that energy to cleaning your financial house? Whether you just need to reorganize your records or do a thorough cleansing, […]
Practical Money Matters: Practical Financial Planning for Parents-to-Be
Planning for a baby is exciting and sometimes a little frightening for expectant parents, especially first-time parents. The months will fly by and soon you’ll be at home embarking on […]