‘Tis the Season
Half of all Americans over 65 feel they have been victims of financial wrongdoing, according to a recent survey by the Investor Protection Trust. Yet, 89%…
Bill Collectors Get Social
Facebook has become a great tool for many, including debt collectors who must track down those who owe money. Monitoring someone’s online presence is a good…
Parents Can Influence Early Math Skills
When parents spend time talking about numbers with their preschoolers, the kids perform much in math class, according to a study by the University of Chicago…
Who Taught You About Money Matters?
Dr. Sally Beisser and I spoke with a delightful group of teachers last night, many of them retired. We began by asking them: “Who taught you…
Will You Keep Your Credit Record Clean?
Home ownership has been the American dream. But the recent housing bust and recession will impact many credit scores for years to come. Think about all…
Money Management Can Be Taught Early
When parents spend time talking about numbers with their preschoolers, the kids perform much in math class, according to a study by the University of Chicago…
Kettle Donations Go High Tech
If you haven’t passed by a Salvation Army red kettle and the accompanying bell ringers yet, you soon will. Look closely…many of those red kettles now…
The Great Candy Buy Back
There’s a novel way to help your kids save money…if they have a stash of Halloween candy left. A group of dentists have collaborated for the…
Changes to Student Loans Help Parents
College costs keep rising, which means parents and students are borrowing more money. While you should do everything possible to keep from racking up tens of…
It Was a Good September
Last month was a good one for the stock market–the best September since 1939. Usually, September is the stock market’s worst month. Yet, September 2010 was…
The Money Godmother 