Know What “The Dow” Really Is?
The Dow is up, the Dow is down. But what does that really mean for an investor or your 401K….and what is “The Dow” anyway? Is…
Is a Vacation Timeshare a Good Idea?
More than ready to get away and a vacation timeshare sounds perfect? Or is it? Like me, you may often receive calls offering a “F-R-E-E weekend…
Did You Forget Some Financial Stuff?
Knowing who you owe and who owes you may not seem too tough – until you forget about an account or a co-signed loan. Time to…
Tips to Land an Advisor & Not Get Hooked
When you start investing, you should realize financial advisors and brokers come with different credentials, different fees—and different ethical standards. Before you trust one to handle…
Coronavirus Scams: New Twist, Old Cons
We shouldn’t be surprised to find plenty of Coronavirus scams spreading far and wide, almost as quickly as the virus infiltrated. Find out the latest so…
What’s an Emergency Fund For? Now!
Saving for both your rainy day and emergency funds can happen if you make a budget and start small.
What’s a Bear Market? Do We Invest?
In March, the stock market suffered (to date) several of its largest one-day point losses ever. In just a couple weeks, some stocks lost half their…
Save Money, Eat Better with Meal Prep
You’re hungry. And tired. Dinner takes 45 minutes to make. Sigh…you reach for the chips. Feeling guilty, you instead grab a granola-nut mix for better nutrition…
National Plan for Vacation Day is Jan. 28
Feeling caged in and edgy? If you’re so busy working that your vacation days slip by unused, maybe it’s time to plan a break. Taking time…
Make IRA Contribution – It’s Not Too Late
What’s your take on socking away money for retirement with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? Sounds great but you procrastinated too long? You probably still have…
The Money Godmother 