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 been on the top of their list of things to consider was mom is money advice.
Money Smart Millennials
They watched their parents finances crushed in the recession and their own financial outlook darken in the times following, but Millennials are now raising their financial IQ collectively.
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 spouse, but it certainly is important.
Springtime for Savings
Spring is traditionally a time for dusting off the cobwebs, cleaning out the garage, and infusing new life into your home. Why not take this opportunity to take stock of your "financial home" and make some smart springtime moves that could save you money?
Smart Financial Advice for Female Entrepreneurs
Although there have been some real advances for women in the workplace over the past decade, there are still challenges. One way to circumvent these challenges is to start your own business.
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.
Generation X and Their Retirement
People in Generation X (those in their 30s and 40s) have solid reasons to be stressed out about their financial futures. Many are saddled with debt, have not saved as much as they should have for retirement, and perhaps were underemployed during recent economic downturns.
Women and Small Business
According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), women-owned companies are growing much faster than every other segment of new business in our economy