Category Archives: Budgeting

Budgeting, Car Loans · May 15, 2019

Driving Yourself to a Big Financial Regret

It didn’t surprise me to read that more than 40% of Americans say they are stressed out by their car loans. About seven million people with a car loan are at least 90 days behind on their payments.

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Budgeting, IRAs/401(k)s, Retirement, Saving · February 20, 2019

How to Protect Yourself from the Financial Risk of Turning 50

A new study that looked at the employment and pay patterns for people once they turn 50 should be a wake-up call for anyone approaching or in their 50s.

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Budgeting · February 13, 2019

The Financial Upside of Decluttering

Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up series was a popular choice on Netflix in January. It seemed to inspire so many people to get more serious about de-cluttering their homes.

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Budgeting, Credit Cards, Debt, Retirement, Saving · January 23, 2019

How to Make the Most of a Cash Windfall

Did you land a year-end bonus? Even better, a nice raise? Or, perhaps you’ve been working a side gig and have some extra income to put to work? Also, I know many of you will soon be receiving...

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Budgeting, Credit Cards, IRAs/401(k)s · January 12, 2019

Podcast Episode – Special Episode For Federal Employees: Money Moves You Need To Know Now

Listen to Podcast Episode:This is a special bonus episode especially for Federal Employees whose pay is affected by the government shutdown in January 2019. I have to say.

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Budgeting, Credit Cards, Debt, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs · December 5, 2018

Credit Card Alert: How to Avoid the Big Trap of 2019

You know where I stand on having credit card debt. It holds you back from being all you can, and deserve, to be. I realize some of you have credit card debt due to emergencies, like a medical bill...

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Budgeting, Credit Cards · September 19, 2018

This One Move Will Automatically Improve Your Financial Life

When my bestseller, Women & Money, was published in 2007 I know it helped so many women take control of their financial life. But I also realize that many continued to struggle with taking the steps to build security.

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Budgeting, Retirement, Roth Accounts, Saving · July 25, 2018

The Most Overlooked Retirement Strategy

Saving for retirement is job 1, 2, and 3 as far as I concerned. What you manage to save today obviously plays a big role in what you have to enjoy your tomorrows.

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Budgeting, Saving · December 13, 2017

How to Keep Your Pet Project From Ruining Your Finances

According to one survey, 68% of households have a pet today, compared to 56%, thirty years ago. I love that you love your pets. But your beloved critters can make a mess of your financial life if you’re not careful.

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