It is true that one of the best ways to get your money to work for you long term is to invest it in stocks, whether that’s through individual stocks, or some sort of fund. However, many people have rather … More
The fastest growing crime in the U.S. is identity theft. So it is little surprise that there has been a great deal of emphasis lately on protecting your information. One of the ways to do this is to create a … More
In these economic times, many people are looking at their finances and wondering where they went wrong — and how they can fix it. Some despair of ever truly managing to start over financially. The good news is that it … More
Last night, President Barack Obama gave his first State of the Union Address. In it, he laid out a plan meant to help kickstart the jobs market. With an economic recovery languishing in large part due to the lack of … More
New technology is providing a wide range of ways for people to make money. Social media is offering a special challenge, though, since it can be difficult to measure revenues and return on investment. This is precisely why three of … More
After your housing payment, your car payment is likely to be the next largest obligation you have. You can reduce your obligation with a little, according to an email I received from Swapalease.com. The email offers some interesting ways that … More
Every year, Fortune releases a list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. These are companies that offer great benefits, a good working environment and a corporate culture that focuses on employee appreciation. In this economic climate, the competition … More
This is a guest post from Manny Davis. A Federal tax audit is the process where you as the taxpayer must prove to the IRS that you correctly reported all income, deductions, exemptions, and credits. Unfortunately, with a tax audit … More
With stock market’s recent troubles (although it is on the way to recovery now), and with so many people concerned about their retirement portfolios, it can be tempting to give in to panic. However, it is important to remember that … More
Do you have a financial disorder? What can you do to fix it? If you are concerned about your relationship with money, you can get a little help from Mind over Money: Overcoming the Money Disorders that Threaten Our Financial … More
I make more money than my husband. Granted, he’s working on a Ph.D. right now so his earning potential is limited, but I’m still the primary breadwinner. But even after he is done, chances are that my earning potential will … More
Just when it looks like your retirement portfolio might recover after all, a day like today comes along. The financial markets are in turmoil today, responding to all sorts of news — mainly political news. In addition to disappointing housing … More
You’ve heard that life insurance isn’t for you — it’s for those you care for. This is true. When you purchase life insurance, you are providing for your survivors. But you don’t want to just get life insurance willy-nilly. Instead, … More
The recent, devastating earthquake in Haiti has me thinking about charitable giving and how it fits into personal finances. Ask Mr. Credit Card wrote a post, encouraging us to give to the cause. I give regularly to my church congregation’s … More
