Get smart with your money
People who aren’t rich or famous typically don’t have prenuptial agreements, which are legal documents detailing who gets what in a divorce. Even ordinary folks without prenups, though, should think about how to protect their money if something goes wrong.
Planning for divorce may be cynical, but it’s also smart, San Diego certified financial planner Ginita Wall says.
In my latest for the Associated Press, how to protect your assets in case the unthinkable happens.
Today’s top story: Why couples need their own slush fund. Also in the news: 5 signs it’s time to break up with your financial advisor, easy home touch-ups to bring in more buyers, and the dark reason so many millennials are miserable and broke.
Why Couples Need Their Own Slush Funds
Separate doesn’t have to mean secret.
5 Signs It’s Time to Break Up With Your Financial Advisor
What to look out for.
Easy Home Touch-Ups to Bring All the Buyers to Your Yard
Giving your home more curb appeal.
The dark reason so many millennials are miserable and broke
Social media is taking a toll.
Today’s top story: What a travel agent can do for you that a search engine can’t. Also in the news: How one couple paid off over $200,000 in debt, 6 ways to weed out shady schools, and why your credit score may not be as good as you think it is.
What a Travel Agent Can Do for You That a Search Engine Can’t
More than just booking a ticket.
How I Ditched Debt: Setting Pride Aside and Asking for Help
One couple’s story.
6 Ways to Weed Out Shady Schools
Just because it has “university” in the name doesn’t mean it’s legit.
Why Your Credit Score May Not Be As Good As You Think It Is
So many scores.
Today’s top story: Cryptocurrency for beginners. Also in the news: How credit card rewards made a couple’s dreams come true, when to tell your partner that you’re in serious debt, and why you should get a new bank if you’re paying fees.
Cryptocurrency for Beginners: 7 Questions to Ask
Understanding the hottest money trend.
How Credit Card Rewards Made Their Dreams Come True
Building rewards with an ultimate goal in mind.
Ask Brianna: Should I Tell My Partner I’m in Serious Debt?
When it’s time to confess.
If You’re Paying Fees of Any Kind, Get a New Bank
Don’t pay for your banking.
Today’s top story: How your wallet can do more good this year. Also in the news: Talking money with our partners, how to file a claim in the Western Union fraud case, and why the Dow Jones breaking records isn’t helping your bottom line.
How Your Wallet Can Do More Good This Year
Putting your money where your values are.
Breaking the Last Taboo: Talking Money With Our Partners
Having the tough conversations.
Western Union Fraud Case: How to File a Claim
You have until February 12th.
Why the Dow Jones Breaking Records Isn’t Helping Your Bottom Line
When the numbers don’t match up.
Today’s top story: 3 questions couples should ask before getting a dog. Also in the news: 4 Black Friday facts retailers don’t want you to know, what to buy and skip this Black Friday, and the number one financial fear for most Americans.
3 Questions Couples Should Ask Before Getting a Dog
A financial commitment.
4 Black Friday Facts Retailers Don’t Want You to Know
Black Friday secrets.
What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday 2017
Start making a list.
Financial fears? This is No. 1 for most Americans
Money monsters under the bed.