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Four Questions to Find a Financial Advisor
Confused about money? In the aftermath of swan dives in both the housing and stock markets, many individuals are questioning their ability to manage their money on their own. Banks, insurance companies, brokerage houses, and accounting firms are some of the...
Need Budgeting Help? Watch 'The Joneses'
Are you looking for creative ways to reign in your spending? If so, here's a tip I never thought I'd be giving you: Buy a movie ticket... to see The Joneses. What I love about this movie is that it hammers home a point that noted positive psychology (that's fancy...
Financial Foreplay: Are You Doing It?
Time and again money is cited as one of the top causes for fights in relationships and divorce. One way to prevent wallet wars is to engage in financial foreplay. But first... some basics. What is financial foreplay? The process of getting to know your sweetie's...
3 Signs You are Suffering from Lifestyle Creep
Do you ever feel like your possessions are holding you hostage? Or perhaps that you've bitten off more stuff than you can chew? If you've ever suffered the pangs of financial indigestion, you may be one of the millions of Americans suffering from... lifestyle creep....
Are You Dating a (Financial) Deadbeat?
Ahhh, it's February – the month of romance. While thoughts of love are in the air, down here on the ground the financially savvy person might want to give some solid thought to whether their sweetie is in the red or in the black when it comes to their personal...
Live It, Love It, Earn It: Marianna Olszewski
This is an interview with the Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Marianna Olszewski... super inspiring money expert, life coach, and author of the newly released book Live It, Love It, Earn It. Marianna is the embodiment of the American Dream. From a modest...
Seven New Years Financial Resolutions for 2010
Are you looking to get on top of your finances in 2010? Do you wish you had a simple go-to resource for unbiased financial information as you work to better manage your money? If so, you are not alone... and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) can...
The Expense of Expectations
This is a guest post by Francine Jay, author of "Frugillionaire: 500 Fabulous Ways to Live Richly and Save a Fortune." Francine also offers money-saving tips and advice on her thought-provoking blog, www.Frugillionaire.com. * * * * * * * * * * In my book...
Celebrity Money Meltdowns
Tough economic times have tested the vast majority of Americans - and that includes celebrities. Lately there have been several high profile individuals from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and the arts who have seen their financial woes hit the front pages. A...