Month: February 2019

My good friend Dave once went on a date with a woman who straight-up asked him which tax bracket he fell into. Taken aback by the woman’s lack of tact and transparent criteria for a partner, Dave swiftly changed the subject. After he paid for dinner, they went their separate ways. As you can imagi...

You’re bound to make a few rookie errors when trying out anything for the first time, whether it’s making homemade greek yogurt, growing heirloom tomatoes, or learning to drive. After all, learning is a process, and trial and error is a large part of that painful—yet essential—process. And w...

Savings bonds are securities issued by the US Treasury Department. When a person purchases a savings bond, they are lending their money to the US government, and in turn, earning interest. Savings bonds are low-risk, low-return investment options that mature over a span of time. Since savings bonds ...

2018 was a roller coaster for the stock market. If you’re an investor, you were probably impacted more than once – for better or worse. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), Nasdaq Composite, and S&P 500 each hit new all-time highs as the stock market soared. The S&P 500 experienced...

With much of the country experiencing frighteningly cold temperatures, it doesn’t seem like the time to issue “ways to save during winter” advice. With temperatures well below zero, the last thing anyone should be doing right now is turning off the heater and just bundling up with an extra bla...

Budgeting is an essential part of a healthy financial life. It allows you to create a spending plan for your money to ensure you always have enough for the things that are truly important to you. Rather than being restrictive, these budgeting tips help you form a clear picture of the money you have ...

Combining finances with your partner is a game changer. By pooling your resources and sharing expenses, you can end up with stronger growth potential and a larger safety net.   You can also end up divorced and broke.  While combining finances is great, it comes with the shared responsibility of m...

When you were a youngster, displaying one’s affections on Valentine’s Day meant perforated paper cards bought in bulk and handfuls of sugary conversation hearts. Fast forward to present-day adulthood, and it may be expectations have evolved to include fine dining at the hot new fusion restaurant...

Not everyone is a big fan of Valentine’s Day. My husband and I, for instance, see it as an excuse to sell greeting cards and boxes of chocolate. When February 14th rolls around, you won’t catch us at a fancy restaurant or on a romantic getaway.   But as cynical as we can be, we still […...