How to have hard money conversations
When it comes to money, 61% of women would rather talk about their own death, according to a report by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave. Meanwhile, 43% of people in a Fidelity study failed to correctly identify how […]
How to get your finances ready for a new baby
Preparing for a child can be a financially daunting task. It costs an estimated $233,610 to raise a child to age 17, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And that’s not including college. Before […]
Am I responsible for my parents’ debt when they die?
If you’re like me, this is what happens to you when your parents die: After a few days of complete and utter collapse, you realize that you are now the main adult protagonist in the […]
Getting married? How to talk about debt before you say ‘I do’
You’re in love. You’re planning to get married. Ready to talk about money? Apparently 88% of Americans think that conversation is important, but only 51% ever get around to having it, according to a SunTrust survey. […]
A happiness guru’s guide to successful aging
Happiness guru Gretchen Rubin has been thinking about stuff. Specifically, what do with all of the stuff we amass over the course of a lifetime. Do you graciously accept your Great Aunt’s casserole dish, or do […]
9 things to know about sorting out a loved one’s estate
When a loved one dies unexpectedly, handling their estate can be stressful, especially if their affairs weren’t in order. When my sister died, I was left to pick up the pieces and clues of her […]
This could help you save up to $50,000 in two years
If you’re looking to save money (and who isn’t?), you might want to try the “starve and stack method.” It sounds extreme, but Nick Vail, a financial adviser and author of the Remove The Guesswork blog, claims […]
The fabulous un-budget: A rational alternative to cumbersome budgeting
Budgeting is undoubtedly helpful in managing your financial life. Yet many people are loath to do it. Numeracy skills are one issue. People often think budgeting is mathematically difficult. I doubt true arithmophobia is a common obstacle, […]
7 things most Americans do when they get paid
The United States has some of the most versatile payday systems in the world, and it gives most of the power to the states to decide when, where, and how employees get paid. In many […]
How to get ready for 2020 taxes
It’s been more than a year since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect, ushering in big changes to U.S. tax laws. Many Americans still remain mystified as to how the changes affect […]