Other than starting a new diet, the decision to tackle the family finances ranks near the top of all New Yearâs resolutions. But while many people know that they need to save money, invest wisely and reduce their debt, few develop a comprehensive money management strategy to achieve these goals. The key to developing a [...]
Financial and tax planning for the New Year are discussed on Ilyce Glink's radio show. Financial experts Virginia Savage McAlester, Steve Repak and Paddy Hirsch join Ilyce to discuss financial and tax planning for 2014 on the Ilyce Glink Show on December 22, 2013 on WSB Radio. Ilyce's show always contains various forms of financial and [...]
Planning for the worst while hoping for the best is essential for successful retirement planning. In addition to your retirement savings, itâs important to create an emergency fund that you can tap if you face a financial emergency now or in retirement. Retirement tips: How to build an emergency fund Nobody plans on a financial [...]
Gift cards are often the best gift to give but not always to receive, even when they are prepaid gift cards or store gift cards. Finding the best gift card will make a great gift. The highest-ranked gift cards with no fees will be a good gift to give and receive. Review our list for [...]
As you plan your charitable year-end giving, decide how to select the right charity and determine how much of your hard-earned money to give to the charity of your choice. Here are 5 tips to help you pick the best charity for your year-end giving and donating so that you can make the most of [...]
As a parent, figuring out how to save for college can be a daunting taskâespecially when you consider the rising cost of higher education. According to the College Board, Â a non-profit organization that helps students prepare for college, the average cost of a private college rose to $30,094 this year, while the cost of a [...]
When youâre in a committed relationship, you and your significant other may consider opening a joint account in order to help you manage your money and household budget. Doing so can help you save money, but it can also cause big headaches. For this reason, merging bank accounts should only be done after the two of [...]
How to stick to your budget during holiday shopping. 8 tips to help you get into the spirit of the holiday season without going overboard. As you wander around the festively decorated stores with your eggnog latte in hand, itâs easy to get carried away by the season. Before you know it, your shopping cart [...]
Six tips to throwing a great holiday party on a budget. Here's how to host a great holiday party without spending a fortune this holiday season. Donât let a tight household budget discourage you from having friends and family over to your home this holiday season. There are many ways to host a great party [...]
If youâve been wondering all year when is the right time to buy a car, the answer is âNow!â Thatâs because for automakers, âtis the season for giving great deals. If youâve been saving money toward a down payment on a new car and patiently waiting for the best deal, you can get the biggest [...]
