For Love and Money
Relationships and money are two subjects which gain a lot of interest from people. Perhaps that is because these areas are ones where people would like to see improvement in their lives....
Death and Debt
The death of a spouse is heartbreaking and something that no one really wants to think about. Unfortunately, it is something that needs to be considered and a plan put in place to ease the major adjustment in one is life. The surviving spouse...
Power of Attorney Tips
None of us likes to think about the possibility of something happening that might prevent us from managing our own finances, but it does happen. If you are ill, incapacitated, or just out of the country, you might need someone else to manage your money...
Women and Men Think Differently About Finances Too
"Women are from Venus, men are from Mars" has become a saying embedded in our vocabulary. It indicates that women and men see things differently and have a different approach to many aspects of their lives. Finances, it appears, is one of these areas....
How Women’s Roles in Family Finances are Changing
Back in the 50s, American women stayed at home and raised the children. In 1960, just over 10% of mothers were breadwinners, and 7% were single moms. By 2011, those numbers had jumped to 40% of mothers as the sole or primary provider, and 25%...
Money Tips for Newlyweds
Wedding season is upon us. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to enjoy the tying of knots. If you are the lucky couple walking down the aisle, then congratulations. You have taken a giant leap into adulthood and the journey is only...
Elderly Financial Abuse
American seniors have historically been late adopters when it comes to technology. According to a Pew Research Center almost 90% of seniors with a college degree use the internet. With more and more mature Americans getting involved in the online community, the amount of scams...
Mother knows best
Motherly love goes a long way, and motherly advice apparently is more important than one might think. With Mother is Day recently being celebrated, as Americans armed themselves with bouquets of flowers, yummy chocolates and tear-jerking greeting cards, one thing that may not have...
Retirement, Communication, and Marriage
Planning for a blissful retirement can be work sometimes. There are a lot of details to consider, and even more so as a married couple. And even more if there are children involved. It is not the most comfortable conversation to have with your...
College Savings and Loans
According to a survey by Sallie Mae, families are under increasing pressure to take out loans to finance college. Saving for college seems like the best alternative, but there are some misconceptions about the process....