Author: Jim Gold
Jim Gold is a reporter and editor who's covered business and personal finance issues since the stock market crash known as Black Monday - October 22, 1987.
5 Top Reasons You Could Pay More for Health Insurance in 2017
Jim Gold on May 9, 2016
Many factors drive the price of health insurance premiums — some down but, unfortunately, most up.
U.S. Shuts Down Long-Running Psychic Scam With 1 Million Victims
Jim Gold on May 9, 2016
Officials say that letters claiming psychic visions of great wealth for the recipients bilked Americans out of $180 million.
New Tool Helps You See If Your Money Will Last for Life
Jim Gold on May 8, 2016
It may sound morbid, but an online calculator from actuaries helps you estimate your longevity and how it lines up with your resources.
Top 10 States to Snag Work-From-Home Jobs
Jim Gold on May 8, 2016
While telecommuting can be done from anywhere with reliable internet access, employers often have some type of geography requirement, experts say.
Political Preferences Align With Home Improvement
Jim Gold on May 8, 2016
Report reveals differences in how Republicans and Democrats approach home maintenance and repair projects.
Researchers Surprised by This Payday Behavior
Jim Gold on March 27, 2016
For many of us, even in the age of direct deposit, mobile payments and swiping of plastic cards, a paycheck still burns a hole in our pocket.
Can Feds Cut Red Tape When Death, Divorce Threaten Homeownership?
Jim Gold on March 27, 2016
Consumer group, bankers square off over rules that govern loans on properties that are inherited or awarded in a divorce or separation.
Beware of Claims Made by Alternative Power Companies, or Risk a Shock
Jim Gold on March 27, 2016
Residents in at least 15 states from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon, get to choose what company supplies their electricity, but the results aren’t always what they expect.
10 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay 6 Figures
Jim Gold on March 24, 2016
You don’t have to take a low-wage job just because you want to achieve work-life balance or have some flexibility.
Millennials Say They’re Too Impulsive to Save
Jim Gold on March 24, 2016
Young adults get the message that saving is important — and in surveys say it is their top goal — but they still need help creating habits that stick, experts say.
Banks, Credit Unions Urged to Protect Seniors From Fraud
Jim Gold on March 24, 2016
Family members, caregivers, scam artists, financial advisers and others preying on seniors steal billions from them each year. The government says financial institutions should be ready to step in.
Don’t Get Taken by These 4 New Job Scams
Jim Gold on March 15, 2016
Job hunting? Here’s how to avoid the latest schemes designed to part you from your money instead of helping you earn some.
Can you Pick the 2016 Election Winners Without TV Analysts? Here’s a Better Bet
Jim Gold on March 14, 2016
Gamblers who put their money on the line tend to be more accurate than pollsters and pundits. You’ll be surprised at what they’re saying about Trump and Clinton.
8 Smarter Ways to Use Your $1,000 Savings on Gas This Year
Jim Gold on March 8, 2016
With gas prices less than half of what they were in 2014, you have the opportunity to do something more with your windfall than frittering it away on extra Big Macs.
12 Ways to Squeeze the Most Memories From Every Travel Buck
Jim Gold on March 1, 2016
Whether you’re a frugal traveler or prefer luxury, you want to make the most of your adventure. A professional traveler and writer shares his secrets.
Can You ‘Have It All’? Film Features New Moms Juggling Career, Family
Jim Gold on February 25, 2016
A free streaming documentary that follows three women’s journeys as new moms explores the possibility and reality of work-life balance.
‘Mystery Shoppers’ Uncover Serious Problems With Tax Preparers
Jim Gold on February 10, 2016
Testing turns up hazards ranging from losing a chunk of your refund to errors or even fraud committed in your name by unregulated preparers. Here’s what you need to know.
8 Questions You Must Answer Before Tapping a Home Equity Loan
Jim Gold on February 10, 2016
Are rebounding home values tempting you to use the equity in your house as an ATM? Ask yourself these questions first.
Coming to the USA: A $95 Sweatshirt That Its Maker Vows Is a Bargain
Jim Gold on February 8, 2016
In a battle against the environmental impact of “fast fashion,” a British clothing maker guarantees this garment will last 30 years.
How Sleep (or Lack of It) Can Affect Your Bottom Line
Jim Gold on February 5, 2016
Sleep deprivation can skew your perspective of risk and drive up your coffee bill. It can also make you poorer. Find out more.
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