Financial Skinny: Life Insurance
Recent reports find that too many Americans die without adequate coverage, often leaving behind families to sort through a financial mess.
Monthly Archives: March 2013
6 Lazy—But Valuable—Home Improvement Projects
I tapped Sabrina Soto, design and lifestyle expert, for great tips on easy and inexpensive home renovations.
Financial Skinny: Retirement Plans
If you’re one of many Americans with no plan for retirement, no investments and not making contributions, here’s the skinny, a few basics, to retirement planning to get you started today.
The Four-Year Graduation Myth
Time Magazine recently ran a story about the myth of four-year college degree. More than two years ago, I published a similar story for Newsweek but after its merger with The Daily Beast, the copy fell off the website. Republishing it here because the conversation is back – and it’s an important one.
Financial Skinny: 529 Plans
Will your family be ready when the first tuition bill arrives? If you have college-bound children it may be wise to open up a 529 plan.
Top Financial Advice for Women
Women still face unique finical challenges that need specific attention. Here are my top money tips every woman ought to know.
TODAY Show: Budget Vacation Tips
I stopped by the Today Show this morning to share budget vacation tips, along with travel guru Nilou Motamed. Check it out.
Top 6 Deceptive Bill Charges
Feel like you’re always investigating the case of the missing money at the end of each month? You may be among the one in four Americans who fell victim to deceptive or unwanted charges in the past year.
The Financial Skinny: Short Sales
Short sales are on the rise, according to a recent report. But what exactly is it and who’s eligible?
Today Show: When to Toss It?
This morning on the Today Show, I reviewed 7 items you may need to toss from your kitchen right now.