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Separate Money = Sane Marriage
I’m told that sharing a checking account with one’s spouse is practical. I’ll never know—I can’t do it. All relationships have landmines; mine involve money. When I was 13, my father—whom I adored—had an affair with, and married, a woman with... ➡
Be a Smart Phone Shopper
You don’t know for sure whether your smartphone will give you cancer or cause your kid to have more accidents. But if you’re using it to shop, it can impair your ability to make smart spending decisions. That’s because phones are so convenient,... ➡
Longer Loans Cost More. So?
It’s car-buying season, and new data show that a growing number of Americans are choosing longer car loan terms—as long as seven years. Most personal finance advice would steer you away from the longer loan—because in the end you’ll typically pay... ➡
Gestating...in Style
I’m one of the least fashionable people I know. So how is it possible that I’ve spent over $800 on new clothes lately? I got pregnant, that’s how. But a handful of new companies are offering mothers-to-be a solution a la Rent the Runway: now you... ➡
How to Figure Out 401k Fees
Noticed something new in your 401k statements? (Admit it: you're only opening them now, because it's tax season.) You're probably looking at a fee breakdown, the actual cost of your 401k, because plan sponsors are now required to spell out how... ➡
Defining Wealth for Kids
I blame Kit, the plucky American Girl Doll who survives the Great Depression. Ever since my daughter Maxine read the Kit books, she’s been asking, “What would happen if Daddy lost his job? Where would we live if the bank took our house?” And she... ➡
Save 1% More to Make a Fortune
Let’s say you’re about 40, and you make $75,000 a year. You’re reading DailyWorth, so you’re saving 10% of your income, yearly. Let’s also assume your boss gives you a 3% raise per year (thanks, Boss!), and you have $35,000 in retirement savings... ➡
How to Buy...a Down Comforter
It’s a winter essential—yet buying a good down comforter has gotten almost as complicated as picking a smart phone.Whether you're spending $200 or $1,200, here's what you need to know:Decide between down and down-alternative. Down is insulating... ➡
