Author: Kentin Waits
More Billionaires Promise to Donate Much of Their Money
Kentin Waits on December 11, 2013
Find out who these generous tycoons are and how they made their fortunes.
Young Women Are Closing the Pay Gender Gap
Kentin Waits on December 11, 2013
Young women haven’t reached pay equity with their male counterparts and they may lose some ground as they get older, a new report says.
Auto-Pilot: Good for Planes, Not Finances
Kentin Waits on November 18, 2013
We all do it: sign up for services that suck money monthly from our accounts, then forget about them. How much are you wasting on things you could pay less for or drop entirely?
The 6 Best Ways to Teach Kids About Money
Kentin Waits on November 12, 2013
Use these simple techniques and you’ll give your kids the best foundation for using money wisely.
Why Your Used Car is Greener (and Smarter) Than a New Hybrid
Kentin Waits on November 7, 2013
Our world’s new economic realities and our ever-increasing environmental sensitivities should give us pause before we chuck our serviceable older car.
You Know ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.’ There’s a 4th Possibility
Kentin Waits on October 28, 2013
The green movement’s anthem of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ is missing its most important ‘R.’
11 Tips for Retiring When You’re Nervous About the Economy
Kentin Waits on October 18, 2013
Retirement today definitely takes more planning, may take some creative downsizing, and probably won’t be the same type of retirement that your parents or grandparents had.
12 Ways to Green Your Wedding
Kentin Waits on October 8, 2013
Traditions are being reconsidered and creatively reinterpreted with earth-friendly ideas. This trend can save you money as well.
Can a Saver and Spender Live Happily Ever After?
Kentin Waits on September 20, 2013
Whether you’re just dating, newly married, or have been together so long you have matching recliners, there’s always hope for the money-mismatched.
Tortoise vs. Hare: What Type of Saver Are You?
Kentin Waits on August 27, 2013
Here are six types of savers we’ve identified over the years. Which category do you fit in?
Life and Debt: 5 Benefits of Living Debt-Free
Kentin Waits on August 19, 2013
For those who’ve lived mired in high-interest debt for many years, the Zen-like state of living debt-free can take some getting used to.
Mortgage Insurance: Why You Have to Pay and When You Can Stop
Kentin Waits on August 13, 2013
Welcome to the one insurance policy you can’t shop, don’t benefit from, but will have to pay for if you don’t have a big enough down payment.
Expense Creep: How to Avoid Getting Nickel-and-Dimed on the Essentials
Kentin Waits on August 12, 2013
The cost of all kinds of products and services you use is creeping up in small amounts that likely fall beneath your budget radar. Here’s how to fight back.
When Is Travel Insurance Worth the Extra Cost?
Kentin Waits on July 30, 2013
Does it make sense to insure your baggage, your health and the price of your nonrefundable tickets and other deposits made in advance of your trip? Here’s what you need to consider.
8 Ways to Save $25 Next Week
Kentin Waits on July 26, 2013
You can easily save at least that much by following these simple tips.
7 Tips to Furnish Your Place on a Shoestring
Kentin Waits on July 9, 2013
There’s beauty to be found in those thrift store, hand-me-down, and dented or scratched furnishings. Here’s how to find the best deals.
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