What would you tell your past self?

Not too long ago, Yielding Wealth ran a contest in which readers submitted questions to Linda Leitz. Leitz is the author of the book We Need to Talk: Money & Kids After Divorce. Throughout the rest of the month, I will be posting her answers to the four best (and most common) questions I received.
Today’s Question: I only have a limited amount of extra money each month. Should I concentrate on paying down debt first, or putting money aside for savings? 
Linda’s answer:
It depends some on how big your debts are.  If you owe a substantial amount – let’s say a …read more

In conjunction with the release of the book We Need to Talk: Money & Kids After Divorce, we’re having a contest at Yielding Wealth this week. Don’t forget to email me your personal finance questions. So far, I’ve been getting some good ones.
There is some good personal finance advice in this book, even for those who are not divorced. Here is an excerpt from the book by Linda Leitz.
Let’s start with a basic assumption: Only I Control Me. That means that when it comes to the final decision on what you do and don’t do, you’re in control. …read more

Today is B5 Business Channel Promo Day. All sorts of great business and personal finance advice to be had over at the post: You Say You Want a Resolution.
Now is the time to start thinking about next year: making plans and figuring out what you could do better. This is as true in your personal finances as it is in other aspects of your life.