Ten things to do Ten things not to do

I've talked to consumers, counselors, and financial experts to come up with these Top 10 lists of things you should and should not do regarding your finances. Top 10 things not to do: ... Read more »

How much is that sparkle worth?

Just last weekend I was joyfully bouncing from one jewelry store to the next in search of the perfect engagement ring. Now let me preface this by saying I have never been... Read more »

How to manage money when you are self employed

When working on your business’ financial plan, don’t forget to develop a method for managing your new personal financial situation. Unfortunately, statistics show that many home-based businesses fail often due to poor... Read more »

Are you experiencing a quarter life crisis

On the radio this morning, I listened to a discussion on the topic of quarter-life crises where the host described a quarter-life crisis as being a period of stress and re-evaluation of... Read more »

Kitchen Gadgets To buy or not to buy

When it comes to new kitchen gadgets, I understand how it may be hard to say no. The pretty designs and novelty are quite alluring. It seems though that the most interestingly... Read more »

Ideas for earning more money

I recently read an interesting article on earning more money. The article emphasized earning more income instead of cutting costs. Let’s face it, cutting back on expenses isn’t always an option. You... Read more »

Women and Money This Week Podcast

Kim McGrigg had the opportunity to join Ms. (Debra) Morrison on her Internet radio show. Ms. Morrison's goal is to empower women to invest wisely—with strategies, not emotions—so that once they’re confident... Read more »

How much is mom worth?

It’s a well-known fact that you can’t put a value on the work a mother does. But what if you could? The experts over at Salary.com decided to give it a shot for... Read more »

Jean Chatzky answers your financial questions about the best way to repay debt

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, Jean Chatzky, author and financial editor for the Today Show, is personally responding to five consumer questions. Today, Jean answers Terrence's question about the best way... Read more »

Jean Chatzky answers your financial questions about iPad apps

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, Jean Chatzky, author and financial editor for the Today Show, is personally responding to five consumer questions. Today, Jean answers Laurie's question about iPad apps. Question: I... Read more »