Happy holidays—and a quick note about New Year’s resolutions!
In such a bustling time of year, I wanted to take a moment to wish you and your families a happy, healthy holiday season. It’s been a terrific year, and I look forward to helping you with your finances...
View ArticleThe Joy of Giving
Want to donate this season, but on a tight budget? Beth gave tips, including how to get the kids involved, to Working Mother magazine. View online The post The Joy of Giving appeared first on Beth...
View ArticleHow to Raise Giving Children
A few days after Hurricane Sandy hit New York, my son and I walked the streets of Far Rockaway, Queens, carrying large bottles of bleach. When we met a man outside of his home, we asked if he would...
View ArticleShould I encourage my kid to give to charity during the holidays?
Questions about kids and money keeping you up at night? This series answers them so you can get some sleep. Giving to others is an important trait of any money genius. The biggest reason? It’s the...
View ArticlePoll the Parents 3: The Holiday Cash Conundrum
Our third biweekly Poll the Parents survey had you seeing (and saving and donating) green. The question was: “What should your kid do with any gift money he or she gets this year?” A) Spend most or...
View ArticlePoll the Parents 4: Holiday Gift Budget—Busted or in the Black?
In our fourth Poll the Parents survey, moms and dads confessed whether they stuck to their budget or went for broke when buying presents for their little ones. The question was: Did you stick to your...
View ArticleDid you stick to your budget for the kids’ presents this holiday season?
In our fourth Poll the Parents survey, moms and dads confessed whether they stuck to their budget or went for broke when buying presents for their little ones. The question was: Did you stick to your...
View Article5 credit card spending tips you need this holiday season
It’s hard to get through the holiday season on cash alone. According to a new CreditCards.com survey, more than half of holiday shoppers say they’ll spend $50 or more on their most expensive gift this...
View ArticleHow can I talk to my family about reining in the cost of Thanksgiving?
Starting with Thanksgiving, the holidays tend to bring out our extravagant side. Many of us feel moved to be generous toward those we love—which is what the season is all about! Consequently, we get...
View ArticleDivorce and the holidays: What it means for your finances
Hank, a recently divorced father of a teenage son, finds the holidays tough going this year. He’s eager to spend quality time with his kid, and wants to be generous, yet he’s still feeling the...
View Article7 money moves to make before the new year to save on taxes
This time of year, when holiday shopping, gift giving, and vacation planning are front and center, don’t forget: Tax Day is coming, and it’s no holiday. Take time now to consider some moves for your...
View ArticleThe latest on phantom debt, net neutrality’s impact on college costs, and how...
Here are some favorite personal finance reads from around the web this week. FCC’s proposed Internet rules could raise college costs and hinder free exchange of ideas –The Washington Post The topic...
View ArticleThe latest on how to hack the new tax plan, plus charity and mistakes when...
Here are some favorite personal finance reads from around the web this week. Hacking the tax plan: 13 ways to profit off the Republican tax bill —New York Times The GOP legislation will...
View ArticleThe latest on the financial future of millennials—and why some American...
Here are some favorite personal finance reads from around the web this week. Generation screwed —Huffington Post This is a must-read. Turns out, millennials are not all entitled, lazy avocado-toast...
View ArticleThe latest on money lessons for the new year, sky-high college application...
Here are some favorite personal finance reads from around the web this week. Tax break for disaster losses largely disappears in tax law —CNBC This year, people all across America endured huge (and...
View ArticleThe latest on financial resolutions, saving vs. investing, and talking about...
Here are some favorite personal finance reads from around the web this week. Why more American women need to talk to each other about finance —Marketwatch My new year’s resolution for 2018? Getting...
View ArticleWhat goes around comes around: Why you should talk to family and friends...
It’s the season of gratitude. And amid the “I’m thankful for…” toasts, toy drives, and Salvation Army kettles, you probably have a particular cause or charity you want to support. So, you tweet and...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about gift cards
Check your wallet or purse. Chances are you’ve got a couple of gift cards stashed in there. They have been the most wished-for present for 13 holiday seasons running, with 59% of respondents to the...
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