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April is Financial Literacy Month: How Money-Smart Are You?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 1, 2011
Ready for a pop quiz? Here’s a quick test to see how wise you are when it comes to money.
The Short Answer: Quick Reader Questions of 2010
Michael Koretzky on December 28, 2010
As the year winds down, we catch up on our readers’ questions – especially the short ones.
Viewer Question: Can I Negotiate Debts Myself?
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 29, 2010
This reader has a good question: can I negotiate my own debts to get balances lowered – and while I’m at it, is it possible to get my creditors to remove the negative marks on my credit history?
Pre-Retirement Checklist: What to Do Within 5 Years of Retiring
Marilyn Lewis on March 1, 2024
Use your last remaining years in the workforce to set yourself up for a comfortable retirement on your own terms.
20 Companies Switching to Permanent Remote Work-From-Home Jobs
Jessica Howington on February 29, 2024
Work-from-home and remote-work policies are solid with these companies.
20 Traveling Jobs That Let You See the World
Kimberli Lowe-MacAuley on October 10, 2023
Your perfect travel job is closer than ever with these tips and postings.
10 Embarrassing Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
Donna Freedman on September 29, 2023
Some boneheaded stunts happen when no one is watching. But sometimes they can have personal or professional repercussions.
Lawmakers Want To Change How Social Security COLAs Are Calculated
Mary Ellen Cagnassola on September 18, 2023
On paper, a different index may seem better poised to shield retirees from inflation. But economists argue that it’s flawed.
25 Tax Planning Tips for Now and the Future
Kathleen Coxwell on March 29, 2023
Tax season is the perfect time to plan for your future. Here’s a thorough guide to taxes in retirement to help you.
The 10 Most Affordable Housing Markets for Single Women
Chris Kissell on March 28, 2023
In these cities, a woman making a typical salary has a better shot at purchasing her piece of the American dream.
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt in 2023
Janet Keeler (The Penny Hoarder) and Jen Smith (The Penny Hoarder) on February 24, 2023
Paying off your credit cards is a wise move. Here’s how you can do it.
6 Things That Are Getting More Expensive Amid Fed Rate Hikes
Chris Kissell on September 21, 2022
The Federal Reserve increased the federal funds rate again today. Here is how that decision might damage your finances.
24 Retirement Tax Tips to Keep More of Your Money
Kathleen Coxwell on April 1, 2022
Taxes will still be a part of life after you retire, but here’s how to keep more money in your pocket.
Should You Be Worried About Inflation Risk?
Kathleen Coxwell on May 24, 2021
Inflation can be a drag on your retirement savings. Use these tips to minimize risk.
10 Tips for Building a Retirement Countdown Checklist
Kathleen Coxwell on November 24, 2020
If you are marking the days until you can launch the next stage of your life, this checklist is for you.
The Most — and Least — Expensive Metros for New Renters
Daniel Horning on November 16, 2020
If you don’t plan to own a home, look at this list to see where you should — and shouldn’t — rent.
Is Your Savings Account Rate About to Plunge?
Chris Kissell on July 22, 2019
After years of rising returns, savings account rates are falling. Here’s what you should do next.
An Easy Way to Improve Your Credit Card Terms — and Possibly Your Credit Score
Karla Bowsher on April 10, 2019
If you haven’t taken this simple step lately, you are almost certainly losing money or hurting your credit score.
12 Ways Donald Trump Is Crushing Consumers
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 14, 2017
Love him or hate him, you can’t deny that President Trump is attacking regulations and funding that was intended to help regular American consumers.
Home Values Plummet in These 14 Markets
Karla Bowsher on September 24, 2015
Home values are rising nationwide, but some markets still are seeing widespread pockets of trouble. Is your hometown among them?
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