5 Lessons We’ve Learned from Today’s Economy
The last five years has been a rollercoaster in the global economy. From the bursting of the housing bubble, to the fall of Lehman Brothers, to the escalating Greek debt crisis, many ordinary workers...
View Article4 Important Financial Goals and Resolutions for the New Year
The new year is quickly approaching, so now is the time to start thinking about how you can commit yourself to becoming more financially fit. If you are considering making some New Year’s resolutions...
View ArticleTake the Right Steps on the Path to Retirement
Can you believe another year has come and gone? By now, you’ve certainly already made (and even broken) your annual New Year’s resolutions. But here’s one resolution everyone should keep each year: Set...
View ArticleWhy Saving for Your 401(k) Matters
When I first got my own place, I felt overwhelmed by the mountain of monthly bills I was responsible for. Paying for rent, cable, Internet, groceries, car insurance and student loan payments added up...
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10 Ways to Give Your Money a Makeover
Feel like you live on a financial rollercoaster? Between a volatile stock market, disappearing job security and the rising cost of living, saving for the future and paying down credit card debt can be...
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8 Uses for Your Tax Refund
If you file your taxes early this year, and are eligible to receive a tax refund, you may soon receive a substantial check from the United States federal government. While it can be tempting to go on...
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Sometimes, Money CAN Buy Happiness (for a little while)
Laura Vanderkam offers a total rethink about financial planning in her new book, All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know about Getting and Spending. Every dollar is a choice, she...
View Article3 Tips for Building Your Child’s College Fund
Even though my girls are just learning to spell their names, I know it won’t be long before they’re signing them on a stack of college applications. And the more I hear about the rising cost of...
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Don’t Let Your Emotions Get the Best of Your Finances
Confusion, fear and an inability to stay grounded often drive people to do dumb things with their money, says Carl Richards, author of the New York Times Bucks Blog and the newly released book, The...
View Article5 Biggest Credit Score Myths, Debunked
A credit score is a three-digit number meant to predict whether or not you’ll pay back your debts. It’ll make or break you when you’re applying for any line of credit, from a credit card to a mortgage....
View ArticleBuying a Foreclosure: 5 Dos to Start Off on the Right Foot
At first glance, foreclosed properties appear to be the kind of bargains you simply can’t pass up. For some, it’s true: Buying a foreclosure can be a terrific investment opportunity. But beware; there...
View ArticleLiving Longer: Men Are Closing the Gender Longevity Gap
Men planning for retirement may want to take a second look at the size of their portfolios. According to a recent study released by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, they are living...
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Concerned About Paying for College? Take Action!
Many parents have a shared dream of seeing their children attend college and receive a quality education that can help set the foundation for a successful career. But paying for college can be...
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Debt Counseling: How it Can Help You
If you’re among the millions of Americans struggling with consumer debt, a debt counselor may be able to help you get your finances back on track. Dafne Torres, director of customer care at the...
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4 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely [INFOGRAPHIC]
Tax time may not actually be 'fun,' but once the process of filling out all those forms is completed, dotting the Is and crossing the Ts, many of us have a refund coming our way. With the average tax...
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Financial Protection When You’re Between Jobs
When you’re between jobs—whether due to a layoff or a decision to leave—you may have special financial challenges to consider. Your income is likely less than it was while you were working, but that...
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Parents: Help Your New Grad Manage That Graduation Gift Money
Finally, it's official: After years of studying, sacrificing and possibly incurring student debt, your kid has (finally!) graduated from college. In honor of this milestone, you've organized a party...
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Not Saving Enough? Analyze Your Spending Habits
Managing your personal finances can be a hassle…at least it has been for me in the past. Developing and sticking to a weekly or monthly budget can be difficult, or if nothing else, annoying. But I have...
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Who Saves More: Gen Y, Gen X or Boomers? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Saving is important, but spending is just so darn fun. Proper planning for your future, regardless of your age, may require an increased focus on saving more so that you can retire comfortably....
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Secret Sauce: Chicago Pizzeria Owner Shares Small Biz Experience
Buying an existing business can be challenging — and rewarding. Tania Mavrakis, an Evanston lawyer, says she found that out when she became the new owner last fall of Leona’s Pizzeria, a nine-store...
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