Planning
To Go Big In 2012, Think Small
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Goal setting is all the rage this time of year. Unfortunately, so is bashing the practice. Some have become tired of the whole New Year’s resolutions routine. It seems trite to them, unproductive. It’s cool to be anti-goal. I’m okay with being uncool. I love the start of a New Year. It always feels like ... [Read more]
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An Easier Way to Make Sense of Your Medical Expenses (Video)
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
One expense category that can be especially challenging to track and understand is healthcare. On the latest edition of the Two-Minute Money Toolkit, I’ll introduce you to a free online service that’s designed to make it much easier. The service mentioned on this edition of the Two-Minute Money Toolkit was Simplee. Give it a try ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Giving Memorable Gifts, Watching Out For Holiday Money Wasters, and More
Friday, November 18th, 2011
Every week, I try to keep my finger on the pulse of the personal finance world, looking for articles that do an especially good job of informing, guiding, and helping us make better decisions with our dollars. Here are 10 articles that do just that. 80 May Be the New 65 for Retirement Age (CNN ... [Read more]
An Easy Way to Estimate Your Retirement Needs
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
One of the best steps you can take to prepare for your later years is to use a retirement calculator. Doing so can help you see if you’re on the right path and figure out what, if any, changes you might need to make. On the latest installment of my new video feature, Two-Minute Money ... [Read more]
Let’s Occupy Our Own Streets
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Say what you will about the Occupy Wall Street protesters, but at least they’ve gotten people thinking and talking about our economic mess. While I can’t say I agree with their demands (at least, as I understand them), and I could do without all the name-calling that’s swirled around the discussion, I like the passion ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Free Financial Planning, Making Halloween Less Financially Scary, and More
Friday, October 7th, 2011
Every week, I pour over lots of personal finance articles so you don’t have to! Here are 10 that are worth your time. Six Tips to Help Your Kids Become Entrepreneurs (USA TODAY). Good advice from kid entrepreneurs and their parents. Saving for Retirement or Your Children’s Future (via US News). A good reminder to ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Bringing Sanity to Kids’ Birthday Parties, Coupons To-Go, and More
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Every week, I read lots of personal finance articles so you don’t have to. Here are my latest picks for the best of the best. 10 Things Boomers Should Never Do With Their Money (Mainstreet). Good advice that pertains to younger people as well. How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions (US News). This is a ... [Read more]
Two Steps For Better Money Management in Marriage
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
With all the stuff two people bring into a marriage, it’s no wonder that money is a very frequent topic of dispute. They were raised by different sets of parents who did the whole money thing in their unique way. They had different personal financial experiences. They have different temperaments, and they bring into marriage ... [Read more]
Navigating The Mixed Messages Of Our Consumer Culture
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
If you’re really paying attention, life can be a very odd experience. Especially when it comes to money. For example, in troubled economic times like these, front-page newspaper stories regularly quote economists expressing concern that the personal savings rate is going up. I still vividly remember reading one such story during a previous recession. I ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Feeding a Family of 5 on $100 a Week, Learning to Love a Job You Hate, and More
Friday, September 16th, 2011
There’s a ton of personal finance info out there on the web. Each week, I sift out the best of the best, recommending 10 stories to help you make the most of your money. Here’s this week’s list: The Best Travel Web Sites (via NY Times). Whether you’re a frequent flyer or just like to ... [Read more]
