Tending to your finances can be dreary sometimes. It can be hard to stop procrastinating and actually sit down and cross some things off your financial to-do list. That's why we've created a series of quick "60-second" guides meant to help you get a few things done. Look over the list below and click into those that interest you most.
Choosing a Broker: We'll show you how to pick the best broker and set up your account. But picking the stocks is up to you.
Managing Your Credit: Who cares about your credit record? Even if you don't give a hoot, your mortgage broker, insurer, employer, and even your future spouse just might.
Opening an IRA: It's tough to find a better bargain than an Individual Retirement Account. You can save for retirement and lower your taxes at the same time. We'll show you how it's done.
Short-Term Savings: Give us 60 seconds and we'll show you how to establish a short-term stash of emergency cash to cover life's little hiccups.
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs): Want to own an index fund without owning an index fund? Here's the low-down on exchange-traded funds -- the index funds that trade like stocks.
Index Investing: Here's the one mutual fund we really love: the index fund. It's investing at its simplest and smartest. Both beginners and experts should have one of these.
Maximizing Your 401(k): Are you missing out on free money? Here's how to make the most of your employer-sponsored retirement plan.
Optimizing Your Mortgage: Your house payment is probably your largest monthly expense. Spending 60 seconds reviewing how you might lower it could do wonders for your budget.
Getting Out of Debt: Picture yourself debt-free -- no more guilt, no more anxiety. Here's how to plan your escape.
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