“Something you keep on buying that just isn’t worth your hard-earned dollars.” That’s Kristin Colella’s definition of a “money-waster” in...

When the unthinkable occurs, the Securities Investor Protection Corporation steps in to help investors. I know that the FDIC insures the...

Formerly head of the math and science department at a New Jersey community college, Jan Cullinane left academia to research, write and...

Let’s get the obvious out of the way–living on a low income is tough. It’s a big mental strain to just barely cover your bills month...

I found this article by Rick Kahler full of great points.  This is the kind of approach that will make a huge difference in your...

Many of us are trying to raise money smart children (or grandchildren)  – children who understand the role and value of money and who can...

In this funny and blunt talk from TEDxUW, Larry Smith pulls no punches when he calls out the absurd excuses people invent when they fail...

By RUTHIE ACKERMAN When couples first come to see Bruce Helmer of Wealth Enhancement Group in Minneapolis, he often hands them a deck of...

THIS IS YOUR LIFE. Do what you love, and do it often. If you don’t like something, change it. If you don’t like your job, quit. If you...

As I recently celebrated another year of life and am entering a new phase of mid-life (whatever that is) I began to contemplate the...

There are certain messages that serve to get you “back to one” when you find you’re going off course. Whether you use tools such as a...

How do you find your boldest, most authentic voice when you are confronted with doubt, both from the inside and outside? The movie, The...

This article points to some of the real basics – Please pass it on to anyone you think might find it useful. Steve ================ There...

For those of you approaching retirement, there are some great points to think about in this article. Steve ==============================...

Downsize to a New Home With a Reverse Mortgage Share Last week we explored how you could use a reverse mortgage to produce an income for...

Mark Gallagher published this list of tips for Financial Independence and a good life.  He has done a good job of focusing on some of the...

With tax season in full swing, many are asking: “Is there a way to reduce my tax bite?” A strategy that has been growing in popularity...

America is back. You can tell because Americans are maxing out their credit cards again. Household debt grew at an annualized rate of...

When Lauren Lindsay’s daughter was born, the baby’s severe digestion problems required special formula that cost $26 a can. Ms. Lindsay...

Much has been said and written in recent weeks about our individual federal income tax rate. Because the income tax law is complex and...