Weekly financial Q-and-A, with advice on student loan debt and wedding etiquette.
I’m not sure what it is about the summer months, but I feel like our spending goes into overdrive. Between the need for seemingly endless groceries to satisfy the savage young beasts who are usually in school and the cost of keeping them active and entertained, I freely (but not proudly) admit to spending more than I should.
Weekly financial Q-and-A, with advice on emergency funds, and faith and finances.
Most financial services firms tout their independence and how they are always looking to do what is in the best interests of their clients. But the truth, of course, isn't so simple.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on the economy and giving.
I recently read a quote by Abigail Van Buren, aka Dear Abby, who said, “If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and half as much money.” Since I’ve been doing my daily errands with three kids in tow who used to be in school, this quote hits home. Nearly every time we leave the house, I field requests for everything, from big to small.
This past week was the 68th anniversary of D-Day. On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops invaded the beaches of Normandy. Not only do I ask for your appreciation of those men who risked and lost their lives fighting for our freedom, but for your perspective on how large world events like this relate to world economics.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on college and chasing a dream in Hollywood.
Getting your financial house in complete order and keeping it that way is as daunting a task as going on a diet or quitting smoking.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on financial infidelity and what happens if a co-signer on a loan files bankruptcy.
The world is abuzz with excited kids who are just days away from the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. While this is good news for those of us who are dying for a break in the regular routine, it also conjures up concern regarding chores and allowance. Summer is the perfect time to begin an allowance system, if you don’t already have one in place. It’s also the best time to put kids to work! Here’s my best advice for successful implementation of your new allowance system.
Small businesses are often credited as being a strong driver of our economy, and many are owned by one person. You may own one yourself, or have at least one solely owned business as a supplier of products or services for your home or business. In my experience, very few of these have a plan to deal with the succession of the business in the event that they can't come to work some day.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on teens and bank accounts, and life insurance.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on impulse spending and finding a part-time job after retirement.
As states continue to be under financial pressure, they are looking for ways to make sure that each resident is paying their fair share of income taxes. As a result, state tax audits challenging domiciles and places of business are on the rise. This applies to people who spend a significant amount of time out of state and those who earn income while performing their trade or business in other states.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on sticking to Dave's Baby Steps plan, and tips for a young professional athlete.
Financial planning for your children may seem like a stretch. But not doing it can be just as dangerous as not planning when you are older and have issues and assets.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on what to do when you’re out of a job, how to handle job loss when you’re a landlord.
With tax season a recent blip in our rearview mirrors, you likely have a great idea of your fiscal fitness. With such a current view of your finances and your successes (or failures) over the last year, take this prime opportunity to set some goals for the next year. Here are some items to look into and then check off your list.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on who pays the bills and mixing friends and business.
