Budget
Know Your Unknowns
It was one of those minor life events that put a spotlight on a big financial issue. I’m the type to stay on top of household spending, but when my daughter started preschool, my system went haywire. I combed through our bag of receipts and... ➡
Yes, It's OK to Charge Your Kid Rent
So your kid is armed with a shiny new college degree. Next step: moving back home? “Boomerang kids” are a growing (and not necessarily bad) trend. Returning home has lost its stigma in the recession: 78% of boomerang kids are happy with their... ➡
Open a Joint 'Romance' Account
Maybe thinking about a bank account doesn’t evoke the same kind of flutter you get when you look into the eyes of your darling. But here’s an idea that can rev up your chemistry and your bottom line as a couple: Open a romance account—a... ➡
Day 2: Brain teaser for a Better 2013
It’s the post-holiday lull. You don't have to leave your comfy chair to get your brain ready for the New Year, with our four-day Money Fit plan. Yesterday we covered how to stay motivated. Today is vision. Start with our year-end brain teaser.... ➡
Secure Your Home for the Holidays
Uneasy leaving your home for the holidays? You probably should be. Nearly 400,000 burglaries occur in November and December every year, according to the FBI. Alarm systems provide some peace of mind, but you want to prevent a break-in, not just... ➡
Start Planning Next Summer Now
Studies show that it’s not just your vacation time that makes you happy—it’s all the anticipation beforehand.Lesson: Ditch those end-o’-summer blues by planning your next getaway(s) now. Think out loud. Where have you always wanted to go? Where... ➡
Does Your Kid Need a Budget?
If you’re feeling bombarded with back-to-school expenses, activities, and the wallet-popping cost of child care—I hear you. With my son entering first grade this fall, it just hit me that I need a whole new budget—for my kid. Child care is a... ➡
Your Easy Summer Budget Worksheet
You’re back from the long, barbecue-and-beer-drenched holiday weekend, and it's time for your annual Holy Cow! moment... Summer is expensive. And it’s here. So what are you going to do about it? Thank your lucky stars for the life-saving... ➡
