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IRA vs. 401(k) - What's the Difference?
Thinking of saving money for your golden years? Good thinking. You’re never too young to start stuffing the coffers. Two popular retirement investment vehicles worth considering are the 401(k) and the traditional IRA (or individual retirement... ➡
Talking Net Future Value with Mom
Armed with a B.A. in math and physics back in 1965, my mom had her heart set on motherhood. Fifteen years later, when she got divorced (I was three), she modeled for me what it took to go from being a woman afraid of finding her way in the... ➡
Why Your Nest Isn't a Nest Egg
The single worst thing the real estate boom did to average Americans was creating a fantasy that you could count on your home equity as part of your retirement plan. But national average home prices have fallen almost 40% since 2008—putting a... ➡
The Female Financial Paradox
This week’s TIME cover feature explores an amazing phenomenon: Women could soon outpace men as the primary household earners. What they’ve missed is the powerful, but sadder story within this trend: Female breadwinners may be on the rise, but... ➡
Socially Responsible Investing Does Not Mean Lower Returns
By choosing a socially responsible investment (SRI) fund, you don't have to sacrifice performance. According to Victoria Collins, Ph.D., CFP, a senior managing director of First Foundation Advisors, "SRI funds perform as well if not better than... ➡
Child Care—A Vital Investment
In the seven years that my sons were in child care—a period that began when my oldest was three months old and ended when my youngest hit kindergarten—I shelled out upwards of $80,000. It was worth every penny. Handing over that last check, I... ➡
Saving for Higher(-cost) Education
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You read a story about how you should start saving for college the minute your kid is born. You look at your baby, pooping in his onesie, and think, “Dang, I’m already late to the party!” And so you do…nothing.... ➡
Benefits of a Ready-to-Own Business
There’s a reason that women make up more than 25% of franchise business owners. Buying a franchise is like starting your own company, but with less hassle. You’re working with an existing business model, using an established name, and getting... ➡
