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Superstorm Sandy Victims Hit with Uninsured Losses
Eric Rosenberg on November 6, 2012
Many Northeastern property owners without flood insurance grapple with the idea of paying for damages on their own.
Ask Stacy: Will the Stock Market Fall in 2013?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader wants to know if I’ve heard anything about a big market drop next year, and if they can change their 401(k) without changing jobs.
50 Amazing Job Perks
B.T. Ballenger on October 26, 2012
Medical insurance for the family? Nice. But how about free booze, meals, house-cleaning and paid gym time?
10 Reasons Your College Major Matters
B.T. Ballenger on November 5, 2012
The census bureau just released a first-ever report analyzing lifetime earnings by degree. How major is the impact of your major? Bigger than you think…
7 Reasons Your Neighbors Have More Money Than You
Guest Blogger on October 10, 2012
The grass often seems greener on the other side. But perhaps your neighbors aren’t as financially secure as you think.
The Doctor Doesn’t Need to See You Now
B.T. Ballenger on October 3, 2012
The Census Bureau finds people are visiting medical providers less often than in 2001, although seniors still need frequent care.
Can My Employer Steal My 401(k)?
Guest Blogger on October 2, 2012
The good news: Your 401(k) is probably protected if your employer goes out of business. Just make sure you take the following precautions.
Get Your Social Security Statements Online
B.T. Ballenger on October 3, 2012
You can now estimate and apply for Social Security benefits online, plus track lifetime earnings.
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Angela Colley on September 27, 2012
Find yourself running out of money before payday? Here’s how to spend less and save more without sacrifice.
5 Easy Steps to Greater Financial Security
Guest Blogger on September 27, 2012
Saving for retirement is really about small moves that add up over the years. Here are my five favorites.
The 7 Smartest Ways to Borrow
Renee Morad on September 24, 2012
Need some extra cash? Here are the lowest-cost ways to find it.
Debt as Art
B.T. Ballenger on September 17, 2012
A former banker is happy he got laid off. He switched his lavish lifestyle to a frugal one and now works as an artist.
401(k)’s for the Self-Employed
Guest Blogger on September 12, 2012
Yes, you can be the only one participating in a 401(k). Here are the pros and cons.
People Aren’t Meeting Savings Goals
B.T. Ballenger on September 10, 2012
A survey by Scottrade also found fewer people are using saving tactics like coupons and comparison shopping than six months ago.
More Americans Have Bad Jobs
B.T. Ballenger on September 7, 2012
A study finds workers are more likely to have a salary below $37,000 without benefits than 30 years ago.
I’m Not Rich, but I’m Financially Free: Here’s How
Guest Blogger on September 6, 2012
I’m not rich, but I am financially free. It’s important to understand that the two are not the same thing.
What’s an 801(k)? And Why Should I Care?
Guest Blogger on September 5, 2012
No, it’s not a double 401(k). It’s a made-up term for an investment vehicle that, if done right, can earn you real money.
How Our Family Survived 14 Years on One Income
Guest Blogger on August 13, 2012
Can a family of three live on one salary these days? Sure – we have been for years.
50 Big Money Mistakes Household CEOs Make
Guest Blogger on August 9, 2012
If Fortune 500 CEOs make mistakes, then so do the rest of us who handle our family’s finances. Here’s a long list of what to avoid.
8 Government Mandates That Save You Money
Jason Steele on August 6, 2012
President Obama’s health care mandate has been ruled a tax. But there are many other ways the government uses taxes to promote behavior – and you can save by taking advantage of them.
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