Get smart with your money
Bob Sullivan’s excellent book, “The Plateau Effect,” is finally out in paperback with a new, snazzier title: “Getting Unstuck: Break Free of the Plateau Effect.” Co-written with technology entrepreneur Hugh Thompson, “Getting Unstuck” covers what to do when hard work stops working. Whether it’s advancing in your career, trying to lose weight or building relationships, […]
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Today’s top story: Saving money on your summer travel plans. Also in the news: Disappearing inheritances, creative college financing, and the hidden costs of moving. 6 ways to score deals on summer travel Planning ahead could save you money. Why You May Not Get An Inheritance (And What To Do About It) You know that […]
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Today’s top story: Distinguishing between good and bad debt. Also in the news: How to fly for free, reducing your post-retirement cost of living, and protecting yourself from buying a lemon of a home. When Your Student Loan Debt Shouldn’t Be Your First Priority Learning the differences between good and bad debt. How Our Family […]
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Today’s top story: Are you being charged too much for your 401(k)? Also in the news: Teaching your kids about money, using your tax refund to pay down debt, and tips that will make next year’s tax filing a breeze. Is Your Small-Company 401(k) Charging Too Much? How much are you paying in fees? 3 […]
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I only applied to one college, and I opted for early decision. There’s no way I’ll let my daughter do the same thing. Recognizing how much the world has changed is key to getting our kids launched right. These days, a half dozen applications may not be enough, as I write in this week’s Reuters […]
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Dear Liz: I left a job several years ago to become a full-time freelancer. I have a SEP IRA and a SIMPLE IRA from that job that have basically just been sitting there. What are my options in moving this money to a better retirement investment? Answer: SEPs and SIMPLEs are just the tax-advantaged buckets […]
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Dear Liz: I got a big tax refund this year and am trying to figure out what to do with the money. Right now I have school loans with a 4% interest rate that I do not need to make a payment on until 2024 with my current payment plan, but the amount I owe […]
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