Saving for College with 529 Plans
Parents are often concerned about how to afford the high costs of college these days. You – and your kids – have choices on what to…
Wanna Be a Millionaire? Begin May 20th
May 20 is “Be A Millionaire Day” – what a great time to set your savings goals and make financial plans to feather that nest egg. What’s holding…
Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Info
It’s getting harder – and more annoying – to protect your personal information from identity theft, especially online. Just consider all the apps and sites where…
Afraid You’ll Make an Investing Mistake?
You want to grow a nest egg but worry whether now is a good time to invest? Even if stocks will be higher in 10 and 20 years,…
Who’s Paying Fees on a 401(k) Plan?
Workers usually cringe or ignore employer mailings about retirement plans. It’s complicated, boring reading and who has time to decipher that legal jargon? Not reading your…
Money and Procrastination Don’t Mix
Want to take control of your financial life and stay organized, but you keep putting it off? Here’s why March may be your month to get…
Why a Teen Should Get a Summer Job
It’s March and snow may be hanging around, but savvy parents realize the summer hiring season is kicking in and teenagers will be looking for jobs…
Have I Been Pwned? You Can Check
We’re are constantly being warned about protecting our identity online. But how do you know IF and WHEN your data is actually compromised? I recently asked…
How to Save When Moving
Chances are, you have at least one move in your future. Here’s how to save money and make it as smooth as you can. Years ago, my…
Making a Budget: Are You Above Average?
I don’t really know anyone who loves to budget – nor many who love to diet either. But unlike cutting calories, your budget isn’t about denying…
The Money Godmother 