How to Conquer Your Financial Fears
Unless you’re rolling in cash, opening your bank or credit card statements can feel like an exercise in humiliation.
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How Much Should You Really Save for Your Child’s College?
So, you’ve resolved to start saving for your child’s college education. But how much do you actually need to save?
Women Are Better Investors Than Men
Women are actually better investors than men – we just don’t realize it yet, a new study found.
10 More Finance Books You Should Read This Summer
Instead of your usual breezy summer read, try taking one of these financial titles on your next beach trip.
Why You Should Separate Business and Personal Finances
For many entrepreneurs, it can be all too easy to intertwine both personal and business finances. But separating your finances is absolutely crucial.
Everything You Need to Know About Social Security
You probably have a foggy idea of how Social Security might benefit you once you retire, but like many of us, you may not know exactly how it all works, if it will still be around, and how you can make the most of it.
5 Best Money Apps for Millennials
We rely on our phones for nearly everything, and money management is quickly following suit, especially for millennials.
Balancing a checkbook is becoming obsolete as easy-to-use online banking services become the norm. Long gone are the days of…
5 Ways to Earn More Money Freelancing
Here are five ways you can earn more as a freelancer without having to simply work more hours.
How to Train Your Teen to Become a Millionaire
When we finally start appreciating financial wisdom, it's usually when we are already past our investing prime.
Marriage and Money in 1950s Manhattan
In the fall of 1952, when I was 19 years old and a first-year student at Sarah Lawrence, I eloped with a college dropout named Jason.
When Freelancers are Breadwinners
When I first began freelancing, I never imagined I could build a real career on my own
Should You Buy or Lease Your Car?
There are so many things to consider when buying a new car: leather or cloth? Hybrid or flex fuel? Can I really live without a sunroof?
How to Save Money on Your Cable Bill
If you pay a monthly cable bill, you've probably bemoaned the soaring prices and the lack of choices when it comes to the channels you actually watch versus how many you pay for.
Is Free College Tuition Really That Great?
There have been many questions about whether New York’s free tuition program is really a game changer for a higher education system in crisis.
7 Ways to Reduce Stress at Work
When I’m stressed at work, I feel disjointed, irritable, and sluggish. The most basic tasks become more difficult. Waves of overwhelming anxiety stop me in my tracks. I snap at others over the smallest things. I find myself eventually…
Summer Adventures for Kids That Won’t Break the Bank
While the kids have been counting down to summer break with unbridled glee, you might be approaching summer vacation with mounting stress.
How I Redefined Career Success as a Freelancer
“It would be a full-time job in the office.” These were the words I had been waiting years to hear, and yet they were filling me with a slight sense of panic.
Yes, Money Can Buy Happiness
The study found that spending money can, in fact, increase your happiness — if it’s spent in a way that jibes with your personality.
Are Fixed Income Investments Really Safe?
If you’ve been socking away cash in bonds, assuming they are risk-free investments, you may be in for a surprise. In March, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate — which influences interest rates across the board — and…
4 Money-Saving Apps for Moms
When it comes to being a mom, there are a million things to manage: keeping your children safe, healthy and thriving, balancing your career, even leaving some time for your spouse. It’s no surprise that trying to save money…