Q&A: What is a debt-to-income ratio?
Finding Financial Advice Part 1
Finding financial advice: Part II
Go paperless: Set up your files with Google Cloud
QA Raising a baby
Is my spouse responsible for my debts?
is a will considered legal if it's typed in the computer?
6 steps to a great financial plan
Get out of debt: Peer-to-peer consolidation loans
What are some ways I can cut my budget significantly?
Three smart strategies to improve your credit scores
Should I pay off my small debts with high interest cards?
Q&A: Are there tax benefits to using savings bonds to pay for education?
When should i consider changing jobs?
Q&A: How can I increase my scholarship potential?
Creative College Financing
freemium vs premium tools
solo 401k for self-employed
credit unions banking on bills to lift small biz lending
Is it worth it: Home security system
what costs should i consider when buying a home?
Should I take note back to sell my house?
Is it worth it: 2013 Honda Fit electric car
5 tips for saving gas money
When to lower your collision and comprehensive insurance
Holiday Budgets in August
Six great reasons to donate to charity
Save money with coupons
Weighing the cost of Extracurricular Activities
Q&A: How are interest rates determined on a 401(k) loan?
Is a variable annuity right for me?Life Insurance
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March 14, 2013Hmm, that’s a tough one to answer because it can be so different for each individual.
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January 17, 2013Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
Yes, you probably need it if your kids are small. If you died, your husband would have to provide the children with day care until they started school. That might cost $1,000 a month for each of them. Then they’...
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November 14, 2012Many Baby Boomers, like me, are sandwiched between caring for our children and our parents. If you’re lucky enough to still have your parents around, like I do, consider yourself blessed. With the many challenges that we face living between...
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