For the inaugural Ask-the-Advisor blog, I answer a question from Jennifer, a mom whose teenager who needs help managing her cash. Q: I have a teenager who I believe is ready to take the step into having a debit card…
Your first instinct as a child may be to drop everything and handle all your parents’ needs yourself. But if it comes at the cost of your own career, think about the ripple effects – on your retirement savings, on…
#1: Buy discount team merchandise featuring your club’s latest incarcerated player that was traded to the Baltimore Ravens. #2: For your tailgating or game viewing party, purchase beer that is on sale because it’s approaching 90 days since the…
The greatest fear cited by women approaching retirement age is that their money won’t go nearly far enough. “What I see with most women, especially single women or single childless women, is a real fear of outliving their money,” said…
In this article on Bankrate.com, Jay MacDonald writes: Footloose singles in particular face a greater need to manage their retirement, for one simple reason. “It’s more expensive to live single,” says Kristi Sullivan, a fee-only financial planner based in Denver.…
Continuing the theme of last week’s blog, here are some solid ideas for saving money that I will probably not be implementing. But, maybe you can! #1: Getting rid of Cable. I could very easily go without TV. It…
You are feeling tired and the stacks of mail with forms to fill out is overwhelming. I don’t have a magic wand to make this all disappear. This short video will help you prioritize and organize the inevitable financial tasks that come with a loved one passing away.
