Put a Jingle in Your Christmas
So you think saving is hard enough during the year, and you can’t imagine trying to save money during the Christmas season – aka “tis the…
Millennials Are Saving
Even though many recent grads have a lot of debt, they think about retirement. In fact, about 70% of millennials have started to save for retirement,…
What’s Your Take on IRAs?
In the past year, only 15% of Americans spent two hours or more in planning for an IRA investment, according to TIAA-CREF’s annual survey on Individual…
Are You Financially Organized at Year End?
It’s almost the end of the year. Are unopened bank statements and receipts piling up on your kitchen counter? It’s time you got financially organized, so…
Trick or Treat for Halloween Sweets?
No doubt about it, Halloween is a profitable event for retailers. Candy sales alone account for more than $2 billion, according to the National Confectioner’s Association…
Saving Is a Choice…So Sweat the Small Stuff!
At some point, we have all wasted money on something. But many consumers make a habit of it. Ironically, these same consumers often complain they have…
The Art of Getting Value
This is an article written by Rick Kahler for his blog, Financial Awakenings. Kahler is a Certified Financial Planner, president and founder of Kahler Financial Group…
Simple Formula for Financial Sobriety
I’ve followed a blog called “Financial Awakenings” for quite some time and really enjoy the topics that financial planner Rick Kahler covers. I’m reprinting (with Rick’s…
Students Know Their Money Personality
When it comes to handling money, how do college freshmen view their abilities? I asked about 1000 students as they began classes this fall. What do…
The Money Godmother 