Category: Grow

2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Join an Investment Club?

Stacy Johnson on June 22, 2018

Investing clubs are a super way to both learn and earn. Here’s what you need to know.

A Single Change Boosted My Savings Account Rate by 413 Percent

Karla Bowsher on June 18, 2018

If you take a minute now to ensure your savings are earning as much interest as possible, you stand to see your money earn even higher rates before long.

8 Steps to Quit Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Marilyn Lewis on June 12, 2018

Does it feel like your paycheck is gone the moment you get it? Here’s how to break that vicious cycle and make your financial goals a reality.

Ask Stacy: Should I Invest With ETFs?

Stacy Johnson on June 11, 2018

Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, combine the best of both stocks and mutual funds. Here’s what you need to know.

Plan to Delay Social Security Benefits? Don’t Let 2 Myths Fool You

Karla Bowsher on June 8, 2018

Delaying the start of your Social Security benefits often is the right choice. But before you go down this road, make sure you aren’t falling for these two myths.

Workers Say These Are the 4 Best Workplace Retirement Plan Providers

Karla Bowsher on June 8, 2018

How does the financial services company that manages your own retirement plan compare?

Ask Stacy: Should I Leave My 401(k) With an Old Employer or Roll It Over?

Stacy Johnson on June 8, 2018

When you leave your job, should you take your 401(k) plan with you or leave it with your old employer? Here’s how to decide.

This Number Will Tell You Whether It’s Better to Buy or Rent

Karla Bowsher on June 6, 2018

This key measure can help you decide whether renting or buying makes more financial sense in your town.

Ask Stacy: What Are the Best Budgeting and Expense Tracking Tools and Apps?

Stacy Johnson on June 6, 2018

The quickest way to reach your financial goals is to track your expenses. Here are three potential tools to make it effortless.

Many Women Let Men Handle Money: Why That’s Not Good for Anyone

Karla Bowsher on May 31, 2018

Many women relinquish control of the household finances. It’s a mistake that everyone can learn from.

8 Money Lessons You Must Teach Your Children and Grandchildren

Kentin Waits on May 30, 2018

If you know and love a young person, pass on these life-changing lessons that can put anyone on the road to prosperity.

Ask Stacy: Are Online, Internet-Only Banks Safe?

Stacy Johnson on May 30, 2018

Online-only, internet banks often pay much higher savings rates than traditional banks. But are they as safe?

6 Ways to Pile Up Money Before You Retire

Brandon Ballenger on May 29, 2018

Falling behind on your retirement savings? These simple habits can thicken your wallet in no time.

5 Critical Money Moves to Make Before Your 40s Are Over

Donna Freedman on May 29, 2018

Even in your 40s, it’s not too late to get your finances in order. Put these items at the top of your must-do list.

Of All the Fees You Pay, This Is the Worst

Maryalene LaPonsie on May 26, 2018

What’s the most maddening fee you pay? To check your luggage? Bounce a check? Use an ATM? Not even close.

Saturday School: Why the Roth IRA Is Great for Savers and Spenders

Money Talks News on May 26, 2018

Watch this entertaining video to learn about the benefits of a Roth IRA — and why your decision to invest in a Roth probably turns Uncle Sam green with envy.