Today’s top story: Making a habit of checking your financial health. Also in the news: Online business ideas for couch potatoes, how one couple paid off $20K of debt in 18 months, and how Trump’s tax plan may affect your 401(k). Start a New Habit: Check Your Financial Health Almost as important as your physical […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Trump’s Tax Plan: Big Changes, Big Unknowns. Also in the news: Savings lessons from retirees for millennials, how to teach your kids about money when you’re a financial disaster, and why 40% of Americans spend up to half of their income servicing debt. Trump’s Tax Plan: Big Changes, Big Unknowns What we […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to manage money in your 30’s. Also in the news: Student loan holders catch a home buying break, why you should get to work building an unemployment fund, and the 10 best entry-level jobs for 2017. How to Manage Money in Your 30s Taking the longview. Student Loan Holders Catch a […]
Allowances Don’t Teach Kids About Money – You Do
Many parents tell me they feel guilty about allowances. They aren’t consistent about when and how they give their kids money. They wonder if allowances should be tied to chores. Even how they dole out money can be a problem. Cash is easiest, but much of what kids want to buy — downloads of a […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How your selfie could affect your life insurance. Also in the news: How to build credit in exactly 250 words, why you need to get to work on building your unemployment fund, and why the credit scoring system is about to get less awful. How Your Selfie Could Affect Your Life Insurance […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to deal with a mooching friend. Also in the news: 11 ways to save money on Entertainment, how to invest $100,000, and how insurance can help save wedding disasters. Ask Brianna: How Do I Deal With a Mooching Friend? Making tough decisions. 11 Ways to Save Money on Entertainment While still […]