May 31, 2015 by Dayana YochimAwkward Money Situations: Do Tell!Proper etiquette isn’t about biting your tongue. It’s about being prepared.
May 31, 2015 by Dayana YochimAwkward Money Situations: Hey, Friend, Can I Borrow Some Money?Don't do what this Fool did.
May 30, 2015 by Dayana YochimAwkward Money Situations: Answering Your Kid's Pointed Questions"How much money do you make?" "Why don't we have [insert thing that the neighbors have]?" A guide to talking to your kids at every age.
May 22, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison SouthwickImpress Your Friends With Your Investing AcumenGo ahead and join the conversation! Here’s your guide to investing terms and concepts you’re too embarrassed to admit you don’t understand.
May 20, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison SouthwickDear Mom and Dad: We Need to Talk About Your FinancesTips on how to bring up this sensitive topic, a checklist of things to cover, and a rundown of red flags that might indicate your parent or elderly relative is being scammed.
May 16, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison Southwick8 Life and Money Lessons for College GradsMoney tips, job hunting advice, life lessons, and why the ages of 26 and 32 are markers of true adulthood. Here’s our best advice drawn from experience, expertise and our own personal regrets.
May 16, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison Southwick6 Tips to Catch Up On Retirement SavingsHow to figure out if you’re behind on retirement savings, along with tips on how to get back on track.
May 16, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison SouthwickSocial Security Myths and MisconceptionsIs the system going to run out of money? Should people apply for benefits as soon as they can? We tackle some of the biggest myths and give tips on how to get the most out of what you put into it.
May 15, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison SouthwickIRAs, 401(k)s: The Stuff You Need to KnowAdvice to help you rock your retirement accounts. Plus we clear up common mistakes and misconceptions so that you don't hit any sour notes.
May 6, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison SouthwickSpoiled Rotten: How to Raise Kids Who Aren’tAdvice on allowance, dealing with the "I wants," answering uncomfortable questions, and raising kids who are grounded, generous, and smart about money.
Apr 25, 2015 by Dayana YochimSocial Security: 9 Seriously Fun Facts (Really!)Forget all that boring (a.k.a. useful) stuff at SSA.gov. We unearthed a goldmine of fascinating facts about your all-important nine-digit number.
Apr 22, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison SouthwickSecrets to Warren Buffett's Success10 Warren Buffett quotes to help you invest as successfully* as the Oracle of Omaha. (*Your mileage may vary. But we promise it'll improve.)
Apr 21, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison SouthwickBuying Your First Stock: Here's HowAre you ready? (We have a checklist.) Which broker should you use? What companies should you buy? When should you pull the trigger? How many shares? What about selling?
Apr 19, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison Southwick6 Money Lies We All BelieveFrom Social Security's security to the role of politics in portfolios, here's our take on misleading money advice making the rounds.
Apr 16, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison SouthwickIRS Audit: Are You in Danger?What are your chances of being audited by the IRS? And if you are, is it really a nightmare?
Apr 15, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison SouthwickHow Do You Compare With the Average American?See how your finances stack up against average American. You might be surprised.
Apr 14, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison Southwick5 Reasons to Delay RetirementSticking it out for just a few more years can pay huge financial and personal dividends.
Apr 12, 2015 by Dayana YochimWhat Is a Credit Score?Your credit score is basically your Money GPA. It's a three-digit number that measures how you've handled money that you've borrowed.
Apr 11, 2015 by Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Alison SouthwickWhat Your Tax Return Says About YouIt says more than you think.
Apr 27, 2014 by Dayana YochimThere's a Gaping Hole in Your Future BudgetYou may not have noticed it yet, but you can't afford to retire. For the average American, there's a huge difference between the amount of income you'll have after you quit work and what it will cost to maintain your current standard of living.
