Could the disease to please be costing you? On a recent podcast, Oprah, Mindy Kaling and Reese Witherspoon all discussed the one thing holding them back. The common response? “Not saying no enough,” nodded everyone at the […]
Are you caught in the toxic spiral of a CEO/chairperson conflict or in another high-level relational power play? Are you on the verge of walking out the door on a relationship that is past saving? […]
Millennials can benefit from investing in some floating-rate securitized bonds due to their higher-inflation protection and ability to earn spread above risk-free investments, such as Treasury bonds and T-bills. Why securitized bonds? Among the shorter […]
Even partners in the healthiest relationships may question whether or not to keep a financial account or evidence of poor financial habits a secret from their significant other. Money can be a sensitive subject to […]
Do you remember the thrill of first starting your business? The flushed cheeks, the racing heartbeat, the butterflies, the promise of anything being possible? Do you still feel that same way? Or has the shine […]
When deciding which homeowners insurance company is best for your home and personal assets, you’re typically going to look at companies’ financial strength, their rates, the robustness of their coverages, and how they handle claims. But […]
For more than a decade, the question has been raised in blaring headline after blaring headline: Are College Degrees Becoming Obsolete? Given the current enrollment numbers, it doesn’t seem as though American colleges and universities are […]
Financial confession time: I didn’t file my taxes in 2012. I know that’s particularly horrendous for a personal finance writer to admit, but it’s the truth. It happened two full years before I had my […]
For all the gender equality strides that have been made, it’s still difficult to be a woman in 2019. Women still only make 80.5 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Institute for Women’s […]
Learning about credit can sometimes create more questions than answers. You need credit to build credit, for example, but how much of that credit do you need to use overall? We’ll need to talk about […]
According to a 2018 Student Loan Hero survey, 43% of college-educated Americans with student loans said they postponed buying a home because of their debt. But student loans don’t have to keep you from buying a […]
If you’re looking for term life insurance but don’t want to fill out a detailed medical questionnaire, you might be interested in a Guaranteed Issue life insurance policy. 4 Easy Questions Some people are really interested in […]
Life insurance rates are determined by a variety of factors that represent your risk to the insurer, including your age, health status, driving record, your hobbies or avocations (like climbing or diving), and your lifestyle […]
There may be times in your career where you think you deserve a raise. But it’s not always obvious when (or how) you should ask for one. And the thought of rejection can keep you […]
How often do you go to networking events and feel exhausted by how much people are marketing and selling to each other or them wanting you to hire them? How often does that contribute to […]
I have to admit, I dreaded reading about and listening to all the commotion in 2018 about the new tax reforms. It was nerve-racking. But now that the regulations are in effect, I have dedicated some […]
A lack of supply has been a persistent buyers’ challenge in the housing market since the financial crisis. There are not enough houses on the market, which has contributed to significant price surges in many […]
Did you ever think that you’d be graded on anything as an adult? After years of schooling and report cards, it can be a relief to enter the “real world” — that is, until you […]
It’s not at all unusual for people to close out a credit card after paying it off. But in most cases, it’s not the right thing to do. As hard as it is to believe, […]
Getting hit by another driver is always a scary experience — but getting hit by another driver who immediately speeds away is even worse. If you’ve recently been the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you […]
Do you long for a job that pays you to travel? If you’ve been stuck in the endless nine to five slog for a long time, the idea of traveling the world can seem like […]
If you shop at warehouse clubs like Costco or Sam’s Club, you know that you never put your receipt in your purse or pocket as soon as you get it. Why? There will likely be someone waiting to […]
Think couponing is a waste of time? Think again. Taking a moment to clip a coupon or ask for a deal can go a long way toward getting out of debt. The Federal Reserve’s most recent Survey […]
How much help do you need to manage your business? The answer will change, as your company grows and becomes more complex. Many businesses hire experts to manage growth, but taking on a high-level employee […]
In the last few years mortgage lending guidelines have begun to loosen as the broader economy is stronger now that the recession has past. Following refinance scenarios are eligible for financing… Cash-out refinancing followed by […]
Say you just got a ticket for running a red light, or speeding above the posted speed limit, or driving without insurance or any other type of violation that can earn you a ticket. You’re […]
Humans have continuously been finding new ways to pay for things. This began in prehistoric times, with bartering and trading. Eventually, humans turned precious metals like gold and silver into coins for currency. Then came […]
From the first female millionaire to the only female Nobel Prize winner in economics, this Women’s History Month we’re honoring 31 women who have shaped today’s business world. Read on to learn about building your net […]
It’s hard out there for a first-time homebuyer. Although the national housing market is beginning to cool and prices are beginning to fall, it can still be a challenge for first-time homebuyers to navigate the […]
You may find it weird to see a financial advisor telling others how to become great do-it-yourself investors. I understand that. But I’ll let you in a little secret. I know that there are people […]