If you’re like the average American, retirement savings has you totally bummed out. The Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) reports that 27 percent of Americans are “not at all confident” about having enough money for a comfortable retirement, and only 13...
Do you know your money personality? Better yet, do you know your spouse’s? You can avoid the day-to-day money squabbles and major financial disagreements by understanding where you both fit on the spectrum.
Like many a diet, attempts at budgeting often start with the best of intentions but end in failure. Your chances of success are much higher if you try a personalized budget, which takes into a account your own past spending patters. See this guide to learn how it is done.
Finding the right person to entrust with your hard earned cash is not easy — but it doesn’t have to be that stressful or agonizing. Going to the right source to begin your research can help minimize your jitters.
We know that money doesn’t buy happiness. But let’s be honest: More money doesn’t exactly make us miserable, either. The wealthy enjoy an intangible benefit that often eludes the paycheck-to-paycheck worker: a sense of control over their lives. They feel secure in their jobs and less stressed about their futures. But are they much happier than the rest of us wage-earning, ’90s-model-Camry-driving schlubs? Not really.
Emergencies happen. You might as well plan for them. Whether it’s a temporary job loss or an unexpectedly high orthodontist bill, having some cash on hand will cushion the financial blow.
We all know how to prepare for storm season — by stocking up on emergency must-haves such as canned goods, batteries, prescriptions, and bottled water. But if you were displaced for a few days or even longer, would you know...
Teaching your kids about money management isn’t an easy proposition. Between the hulking advertising industry dying to get its hands on your children’s disposable income, and peer pressure to buy the “right” brands, parents can feel they are fighting an...
“Happy anniversary, honey! I thought we’d celebrate by filling out our do-not-resuscitate forms!” Contemplating your mortality — or, worse, that of your sweetheart — is hardly the most romantic way to pledge your everlasting love. But failing to plan for...
No matter what stage of life you’re in, there’s always something going on with your taxes that you need to know about. If you’ve got 60 seconds, you can learn more about taking care of your taxes no matter what...
