Recent Financial Articles
They listen to our stories and complaints when no one else is around. They encourage us to get off the couch and be active when we're feeling lazy. They comfort us, provide a sense of security and never judge us. But what happens to our beloved pet or companion animal...
Big data breaches among companies like Yahoo, Target and Equifax in recent years have presented a few alarming questions, the least of which is: If these large companies with reasonable IT and security budgets can't protect themselves, how can smaller businesses and...
Budgeting. Even the word itself sounds bad. It feels so ... rigid. So constricting. So boring. I get it. No one likes to talk about budgeting (except, well, me). But here's the thing: You can't get ahead financially if you don't know where your money is going. Period....
So, you're going to be a parent. Exciting? Yes. Scary? Certainly. While finances may seem to be a daunting part of your new, more fiscally responsible life, this is just the beginning of navigating all that having a child brings. No doubt, you want to be debt-free...
If you're a parent giving money to your 20-something or 30-something child, you're not alone. A 2015 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 61 percent of United States parents have supported their adult children financially. "I think most parents have a...
We all like to think our children or grandchildren are practically geniuses, but some things just don't come intuitively. Wise money habits, for example. Everyone needs to learn the value of a dollar, how to make money work toward our goals and how to protect our...
With marriage comes excitement—and reflection for where you've been and where you're headed together in life. Enhance all of the positivity surrounding this new stage with proactive discussions and planning to make sure you and your spouse are on the same page long...
Wealth alone cannot buy a quality retirement any more than it can buy happiness—but having a solid financial foundation can make those years more enjoyable. As you consider a long, happy retirement, give some thought to the most expensive aspects—housing,...
Not all joint checking accounts are born from marriages, but a good majority of them are. An article from The Huffington Post cites "finances" as number seven in The 10 Most Common Reasons People Get Divorced. "It's not usually the lack of finances that causes the...
For women in the workplace, highlighting your natural strengths is key. Whether you've just started your career or you're a seasoned professional, establishing yourself as a strong leader at work can boost your ability to achieve success in the short term and advance...