Category: Grow
You’re Getting a Raise in February: Here Are 5 Ways to Spend It
Chris Kissell on February 9, 2018
About 90 percent of households will see take-home pay increase starting in February. Here’s what you should do with that newfound cash.
Dow Loses Another 1,000 Points: Time to Panic?
Stacy Johnson on February 8, 2018
The stock market is down another 4 percent, bringing the week’s losses to about 10 percent. Here’s what I’m doing, and what you should be doing.
Beware These 12 Common Money Mistakes
Marilyn Lewis on February 7, 2018
These blunders erode our budgets, retirement savings and financial security. Here’s how to identify and address them.
Shaken by the Dow’s Plummet? Take These 5 Lessons From the 1987 Stock Market Crash
Stacy Johnson on February 5, 2018
Thirty years ago, the stock market lost more than 20 percent of its value in just one day. Here is what you must learn from that long-ago event if you want to prosper today.
Is Your Financial Adviser a Crook? Here’s How to Find Out
Karla Bowsher on February 5, 2018
Misconduct is not uncommon among financial advisers in the U.S. Here’s how to protect your hard-earned money from harm.
Stock Market Plunges: What Should You Do Now?
Stacy Johnson on February 3, 2018
The stock market just completed the worst week it has suffered in years. Is it time to panic? Money Talks News founder Stacy Johnson offers his take.
Saturday School: Why You Cannot Separate Risk and Reward
Money Talks News on February 2, 2018
To make the biggest amount of money, you have to risk losing your shirt. Watch this video to find out why this is true.
Ask Stacy: Are Online Retirement Calculators Reliable?
Stacy Johnson on February 2, 2018
If you want to see whether you’re on track for a comfortable retirement, online calculators can give you the answer. But all too often, the answer’s wrong.
4 Banks Offering Up to $500 When You Open a Checking Account
Chris Kissell on January 30, 2018
You can make 2018 a little more lucrative by opening a checking account and snagging a bonus of $300 to $500.
Why You Should Invest in Companies You Hate
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 30, 2018
Does your cable company make your blood boil? Turn the tables, and let the company make you some money for a change.
Ask Stacy: Am I Too Old to Buy Stocks?
Stacy Johnson on January 30, 2018
It’s common knowledge that stocks are too risky for seniors. But are they really?
Ask Stacy: Where Can I Earn More on My Savings?
Stacy Johnson on January 29, 2018
Banks are basically paying nothing on savings accounts. What’s a saver to do?
Ask Stacy: Which Mutual Funds Should I Buy?
Stacy Johnson on January 25, 2018
Ever wonder exactly which mutual funds I personally use? You’re about to find out.
Ask Stacy: Should I Sell My House Myself?
Stacy Johnson on January 23, 2018
You can save tens of thousands of dollars by selling your home without enlisting a real estate agent. But is it penny wise and pound foolish?
Ask Stacy: How Should I Invest a Windfall?
Stacy Johnson on January 22, 2018
Whether it’s your tax refund or an inheritance, sooner or later some money is going to fall into your lap. Here’s what to do with it.
New Tax Rates Mean It’s Time to Rethink Retirement Strategy
Karla Bowsher on January 22, 2018
Most taxpayers will see their tax bill go down during 2018. That could impact which type of account — traditional or Roth — makes sense for you.
Tax Overhaul Tweaks Some Rules for Retirement Accounts
Karla Bowsher on January 20, 2018
The new federal income tax law is not as hard on tax-sheltered retirement plans as feared. But savers and investors should be aware of a couple of changes.
Saturday School: The Yield Curve Explained
Money Talks News on January 19, 2018
Watch this video to learn more about the yield curve — and why it matters to savers and investors.
Ask Stacy: Should I Roll My 401(k) or 403(b) Into an IRA?
Stacy Johnson on January 18, 2018
When you leave a job, you have a choice: Leave your retirement plan behind, or roll it over into a self-directed IRA. Which should you do?
The 20 Best Colleges for a Return on Your Investment
Karla Bowsher on January 18, 2018
Students at these schools “don’t have to mortgage their futures to pay for their degrees,” says the Princeton Review. And grads go on to earn big bucks.
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