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Four Questions to Find a Financial Advisor

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'

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?

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...

Are You Dating a (Financial) Deadbeat?

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...

The Expense of Expectations

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

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...