Topic: money

6 Ways To Jump-Start Your Emergency Fund

By now you may already know that a lot of Americans — most, even — can’t even afford a $500 emergency. To prevent yourself from being one of those casualties, here are five ways to jump-start your emergency fund savings. … More »

4 Basics Of Money To Enrich Your Life

Guest blogger Ann Vanderslice (www.annvanderslice.com), president and CEO of Retirement Planning Strategies, helps federal employees understand their benefits, maximize the value of their benefits and plan for retirement, as well as organize income planning and IRA distributions. Vanderslice holds the … More »

4 Money Issues Couples Should Agree On

Guest blogger Al Jacobs, author of Roadway to Prosperity (www.roadwaytoprosperity.com), has been a professional investor for nearly five decades and holds a degree in civil engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Real Estate Certificate from the University of California and a Certified Property … More »

7 Ways To Help Your Kids Understand Money

Guest blogger Eric Hutchinson (http://erichutchinsonfinancial.com) is a certified financial planner with more than 30 years of experience in the areas of financial planning, investments, estate and tax planning. Hutchinson has professional affiliations with The Financial Planning Association, the Certified Financial Planner … More »

7 Things To Do When Financing A Car

Now that you’ve chosen a car that you want, it’s time to pay for it. Here’s how to avoid getting swindled at a car dealership and get the best bang for your buck in terms of a new whip. 1. … More »

How To Use Your Finances To Leave A Lasting Legacy In This World

Guest blogger Patrick Renn, author of Finding Your Money’s Greater Purpose, has been a certified financial planner for more than 35 years and holds a bachelor’s degree from in business administration from Villanova University and an MBA from Loyola College. Renn – who … More »

8 Drugstore Dupes Of High-End Makeup Faves

Truth be told, I didn’t have another drugstore makeup dupe post planned, but I was so inspired by a product I tried for the first time over Memorial Day weekend that I had to share these with you. Get ready … More »

7 Steps To Teaching Kids Financial Savvy And Saving

3 Ways Millennials Are More Money-Savvy Than You Think

Millennials came of age at a time when the job market was weak and their student-loan debt was high. Such a dreary combination did not bode well for a rosy financial future. But could it be, when all is said … More »

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3 Tips For Staying On The Same Financial Page With Bae

Guest blogger Dan Carter, an Investment Advisor Representative for Safeguard Investment Advisory Group (www.safeguardinvestment.com), has 18 years experience in the insurance and estate planning industry. Carter also is the radio host for a financial radio program, “The Big Picture Radio Show,” … More »

Save Money By Using Less Of These Everyday Items

Shampoo and conditioner. A dime-sized amount of shampoo is enough for most heads of hair, especially since most of you should only be sudsing up your roots, not your ends. Same goes for conditioner, of which one pump is enough … More »

Maria Bamford Talks Money

Unlike other comedians, like Sarah Silverman, who invented anecdotes about the gender wage gap to pander to left-leaning audiences, Maria Bamford is actually candid about how much money she makes—and how she learned to manage her money once she started … More »

Your Relationship With Money

Guest blogger Susan Alpert (susanalpertconsulting.com) is author of “Later is Too Late: Hard Questions That Can’t Wait” and “Driving Solo: Dealing with Grief and the Business of Financial Survival” She also is a speaker, entrepreneur, and frequent guest on national … More »

In Love? 5 Money Questions You MUST Ask Before Getting Engaged

It’s the most romantic day of the year, but don’t lose your head! Guest blogger Allison Engel, director of women’s market strategy at Northwestern Mutual, is here with a checklist of the money must-asks before getting engaged. The two of … More »

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