Showing posts with label money. Show all posts
Showing posts with label money. Show all posts
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Be a Financial Role Model
Another way to help your child(ren) learn about money is to be a good financial role model. Mostly this requires talking.
Money Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s
Unfortunately, some people are still making these mistakes in the 40s and 50s.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
4 Tips on Teaching Kids About Money
It's never too early to start teaching your kids personal money management.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Free Money for College
The best way to avoid the effects of the student loan crisis is to get others to pay for as much as possible.
What's the Worst Kind of Debt?
Here's a list of the pros and cons of various forms of debt. We would argue that some debit, such as credit card debt, is worse than others. This article takes a more middle-of-the-road approach.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
"To Not Want or Fret Over a Bill . . . Is One Less Stress"
Some people are choosing to not run the rat race and cutting out the middle man to have their life of leisure sooner.
RSVPing "No"
43% of Americans say they've declined attending a wedding because of expenses. We have and I think some brides are still angry with us. If you can't afford it, you can't afford it. 43% seems a little low, too.
The Debt Ceiling Discussion in Pictures
CNNMoney has, essentially, put together a PowerPoint describing the issue with the debt ceiling.
Friday, October 4, 2013
2013 Shipping Wars Are Starting
Maybe you should avoid the malls altogether this holiday season. We stay away from all malls from mid-November through mid-January. It's not that hard, actually, and avoids a lot of stress.
Yes, You Can Share Too Much
We don't know why one would share their credit score on Facebook, but apparently some people need to be told don't share everything in Facebook.
Are You Getting Your Moneys Worth with a Housekeeper?
It's hard to put a value on not having to spend our rare free time cleaning, but here are 10 things to consider.
Is This Anyway to Run a Country?
No, but when was the last time a politician cared more about doing what's right for the country rather than winning an election?
What Government Shutdown?
The stock market closed in the green today, though it was down for the week. Apparently the market sees all the political theater as just that.
A Weekend of Wine Without Napa Prices
If you want a relaxing, wine-centered vacation, you don't have to go to Napa. If you're within driving distances of any of these places, all the better/cheaper.
Banks + College = Problems
As we mentioned before, students need to be cautious about the financial services being offered by banks through their college. These relationships seem to be more profitable for the banks sitting on huge piles of cash and colleges sitting on huge endowments than for the student signing up for a life of debt and student loans.
Good Shopping Advice
Jean Chatzky provides good, seasonal shopping advice. Prepare and mitigate the holiday shopping overindulgence.
Unemployment by Country
There are interesting charts coming out today in the absence of a jobs report. CNN compares unemployment by country. Of course, this doesn't take into account the underemployed or those who have stopped looking. This fuzzy math isn't unique to the U.S. Government, though.
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