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3 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

SaveUp | Posted 05.02.2013 | Business
SaveUp

It might seem obvious that improving your finances includes saving for retirement, but it's important to think of your financial plan in a broader way. It's also about putting protections in place.

Tricks of the Trade: Teaching Personal Finance to High School Students

Kathy Focht | Posted 04.26.2013 | Impact
Kathy Focht

Creating a generation of financially savvy consumers is within our capability. Every effort we make will improve our students' financial future and, as a result, the future of our economy.

Forget Frugality. Start Earning More Instead

Ramit Sethi | Posted 03.27.2013 | Business
Ramit Sethi

The classic advice of cutting back on lattes is the best example of personal-finance "experts" run amok. Not only does the advice not work -- most people fail to cut back on their caffeine because it's an important pleasure in their day -- but even if it did work, $3 a day doesn't add up to much!

Visualizing the Financial Fears of Americans, Particularly During Tax Season

VisualNews.com | Posted 05.05.2013 | Small Business
VisualNews.com

With the national savings rate hovering just below 1% and tax season in full swing, this seems like the most unfortunately opportune time to recognize how minuscule the balance of the average American family's checking account is at any one time.

What We Can Learn from Chicago's High School Students' Perspectives on Money

Charisse A. Conanan | Posted 05.04.2013 | Impact
Charisse A. Conanan

I have no doubt that these smart, talented, and college-bound students will continue to acquire the practical skills necessary to make good life decisions. I am confident that each of our own unique experiences can allow us to do the same.

Why You're Using the Wrong Online Broker -- And How to Stop

Tim Chen | Posted 05.04.2013 | Business
Tim Chen

Over 17 million investors are paying too much for perks and services they don't need, or they could oftentimes be receiving them more cheaply elsewhere.

Avoid These Common Car Shopping Mistakes

Brian Moody | Posted 03.06.2013 | Business
Brian Moody

Here are five common mistakes shoppers make that you should avoid if you want to get the best deal on your ideal car

Why an Entitled Attitude Leaves You Financially Crippled

Brazen Life | Posted 12.17.2012 | Home
Brazen Life

We don't necessarily believe these things should be free, but we think a normal person who works for a living should have certain things and be able to afford to do certain things.

The Entrepreneur and Fear: An Argument for Entrepreneurial Education, Part 2

Steve Mariotti | Posted 12.11.2012 | Home
Steve Mariotti

The paralysis of financial fear can be life-destroying. But, utilized in a positive way, fear can create a heightened sense of awareness, be a motivator and instill determination leading to success.

5 Common Financial Fears (and How to Overcome Them)

Women & Co | Posted 11.13.2012 | Home
Women & Co

By Linda Descano, CFAĀ®, President and CEO, Women & Co. and Managing Director and Head of Digital Partnerships, North America Marketing, Citi We've a...

What I've Learned From 20 Years of Personal Finance

Stacy Johnson | Posted 10.29.2012 | Home
Stacy Johnson

Being on TV today is an indication of a good publicist more than genuine expertise. Harmless when you're talking fashion, perhaps, but dangerous when the advice concerns your life savings.

My 10 Dumbest Money Moves -- And How You Can Avoid Them

Stacy Johnson | Posted 09.30.2012 | Home
Stacy Johnson

Most of what I've learned about money I didn't learn in books or by being a CPA, stock broker, or financial reporter. I learned it the hard way -- by making stupid decisions and missing opportunities.

How I Refinanced My Mortgage, Cut Other Costs and Saved $6,000

Mary Ellen Nicol | Posted 09.23.2012 | Home
Mary Ellen Nicol

I find ways to cut expenses every day for homeowners, and I've used these same techniques to cut more than $6,000 from my own expenses so far this year. The good news is that most people can use this strategy and achieve similar results.

Get the Most From Daily Deal Sites

Women & Co | Posted 09.09.2012 | Home
Women & Co

The more organized you are in accessing and managing daily deals, the easier it can be to save money on what you need and have a pleasant, positive experience. To keep the clutter out of your daily deals, I recommend these organizing strategies.

3 Ways Money Management Tools Can Simplify Your Life

Women & Co | Posted 08.26.2012 | Home
Women & Co

I'm going to go ahead and assume is this: as a result of having a full life (and full schedule) you most likely don't have ample time to devote to managing your finances. ...and that's okay!

Investing in Your Happiness

Women & Co | Posted 08.19.2012 | Women
Women & Co

I'd like to introduce a new concept, something that may be difficult for us financially responsible women to accept: There is such a thing as an investment in your happiness.

Entrepreneurs: Don't Forget Your Personal Finances

Women & Co | Posted 08.13.2012 | Small Business
Women & Co

You put in long hours and hard work to build your business -- and it's easy to neglect your personal finances. But that could be a huge mistake. Consider five key issues:

Should I Sign a Prenuptial Agreement?

Women & Co | Posted 08.12.2012 | Weddings
Women & Co

Whether you and your soon-to-be-husband need to sign a prenup should really be decided on a case-by-case basis. But how do you know what makes the most sense for you in particular? Keep reading, and learn what Jeff Landers says you need to know to help decide once and for all: should I sign a prenup?

Insurance Quiz: Is It a Peril or Hazard?

Women & Co | Posted 08.07.2012 | Home
Women & Co

If you want to save money on insurance, give some thought to the difference between a peril and a hazard. Anything you can do to minimize hazards could help reduce your premiums for home, health, car and life insurance.

5 Tips for Finding and Working with a Financial Professional

Women & Co | Posted 07.09.2012 | Women
Women & Co

You're a modern woman. You don't cut your own hair or sew your own wardrobe. You rely on professionals. So, it makes sense to consider getting professional help with your finances, too.

Four Tips for Planning Your Retirement

Women & Co | Posted 07.09.2012 | Home
Women & Co

The question is, how do you figure out just how much savings you'll need for the life you want? Here are four simple steps to get you there.

How to Share Vacation Expenses with Friends

Women & Co | Posted 07.08.2012 | Women
Women & Co

Don't let haggling over expenses get in the way of a friendship!

8 "Healthy" Money Habits... That Aren't

LearnVest | Posted 07.07.2012 | Home
LearnVest

Frugalista. Recessionista. In the past few years, people have coined a lot of silly words describing women and their approach to money, but the though...

Eco Sense and Cents-ibility

Women & Co | Posted 06.18.2012 | Women
Women & Co

Here are some "sensible" things you can do, beyond buying eco-efficient tech gadgets, to reduce your carbon footprint and potentially save you "cents."

March Madness: 5 Tips to Keep Your Credit Score From Looking Like Your Busted Brackets

Adrian Nazari | Posted 05.30.2012 | Home
Adrian Nazari

This year Duke and Missouri were the culprits for obliterating my brackets. So in the spirit of March Madness, I thought I would share a few lesser known tips for keeping your credit score from looking like this year's busted brackets.