Many couples spend more time planning their wedding than their financial interdependence. Yet it is common knowledge that money is the a common source of disagreement for couples, regardless of age or... Read more »
The old saying “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail” applies perfectly to personal money management. Financial experts agree that successfully managing your money doesn’t depend on how much you... Read more »
The rising cost of necessities tempts us to reminisce about prices in 1970 (when a gallon of gas cost only 36 cents); however, what most people fail to recall is that the average... Read more »
There are an astonishing 282 million credit cards in the United States. When all goes well, credit can be a great tool of convenience. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for consumers to... Read more »
At work, my husband is highly motivated by his MBOs. MBO stands for Management By Objectives, and “MBOs” are a fancy way to say “goals.”
At home, we’ve been... Read more »
I just got invited to an Open That Bottle Night party on February 28. This annual event was masterminded by wine writers for the Wall Street Journal who decided that it was... Read more »
A recent survey by Coinstar found that nearly one out of four Americans are using cash more often to pay for purchases than they did just one year ago. The majority of... Read more »
It may seem very helpful when someone offers to handle paperwork on your behalf. However, before you agree to relinquish control, you should know that you are ultimately responsible for your finances—and... Read more »