Education can get you the only thing that really matters in today’s world — an assigned parking space.” — Gene Perret You know there is a problem with the education system when you realize that out of the 3 R’s only one begins with an R. – Dennis Miller As long as algebra…
I am so happy to welcome guest writer and friend Julie Sequeira. Julie is property and casualty insurance agent/expert with American Family Insurance. Because home and auto insurance is one of our largest household expenses, I wanted a little more insight into rates and how we can be better insurance consumers. Take it away, Julie!…
Welcome back to the Costco Boxing Ring! This week, to counter the non-love of Rebecca Kennedy, we have Addie McHale, CFP ® to extoll the virtues of a Costco membership. Kristi: When did you get your first Costco membership? Why? How long did you have it? Addie McHale: I have been going to…
For your entertainment, I have brought into the fighting ring two financial advisors, Rebecca Kennedy and Addie McHale, to duke it out over whether a Costco membership is a good or bad financial move. Hold onto your hats, readers! This could get messy! This week we hear from Costco Non-Believer, Rebecca Kennedy, CFP ®.…
This week I am happy to offer an article by guest blogger Sara Zessar, an expert in the field of finding the college fit for students and money to help pay the tuition. Read more about Sara at the end of this piece. What is a merit scholarship? In essence, it’s a scholarship…
Life expectancy is a concept that seems basic but is not well understood. If we all knew the exact date of our death, the whole financial advice industry could cease to exist. After all, if you know exactly how many more days you need your money to last, all planning can be done with an…
I can’t believe it. My niece, who was just an infant yesterday, is now lifeguarding at the neighborhood pool where I grew up! The family is promising her lots of visits in our string bikinis to support her and she is thrilled at the prospect. What else are kids doing for money this summer? …
If you’re thinking that the job you have is only going to be short-term and you’re wondering if you should contribute to your retirement account, check out the video below!
Impact investing has been around for a while. The idea is to direct your money to causes that are important to you and away from companies with products you dislike. In a December 2017 I gave examples of mutual funds and ETFs that focus on the environment, certain religious beliefs, and gender equality. I…
I hate clutter. And most anything that doesn’t have immediate use to me is clutter. My mom once said about me, “Don’t stand still in Kristi’s house for more than two minutes or she’ll donate you to Goodwill.” Some people might be insulted by that statement, but it made me proud. Now it’s summer…
