No one can prepare you for the emotional upheaval that results when you go from being part of a couple to suddenly single. There is a period of grief that may be different for each person. Here is some personal finance advice that may help you get back in the driver’s seat of your life after [...]
Whether you’re married or cohabitating, you’ve likely thought about how to most effectively manage your money as a couple. Should you combine everything, have a household account, or simply keep everything separate? The choice is a very personal one that depends mostly on your financial goals, but there are a few other things you may [...]
Glinkonomics, life this week on WSB radio, Ilyce talks about how important it is for parents and kids to discuss money. Welcome back to the Ilyce Glink Show, live every Sunday. It's football season, so that means our show moves back an hour. We’re now on from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., all the way [...]
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably shared a lot of personal information on social media. Whether it’s photos of your last vacation or an update about the restaurant you just visited, the information you’ve posted on the Internet will be available for years to come—which is why it’s important to consider your social media [...]
Saving for college is becoming a struggle for many families as cost of higher education rises. Luckily, with a little planning, you can help cover the cost of college—and avoid getting bogged down in student loan debt—with the help of free money in the form of scholarships. However, with competition for resources on the rise, [...]
Back in the distant mists of time, I got a divorce. It was easy. We had no children and no disputes over splitting assets. We sold the house and split the profits, and we even shared an attorney (his best man at the wedding). However, when you have a lot invested in a marriage—time, children, [...]
This post was written by guest blogger Steve Repak. As a child, my parents constantly told me that money does not grow on trees. Now, as a parent myself, I get to tell my kids the same thing. I probably say it more than I should, though—especially when it comes to saving money on back-to-school [...]
Retirement planning involves more than just thinking about your personal financial goals. It also entails thinking long-term about certain family members, like dependent children or parents. Like millions of people, you may one day face the difficult choice of moving one of your elderly parents into an assisted living facility. Once you decide that your [...]
This post was written by guest blogger Teri Cettina. You’re probably not paying for summer childcare for your tween or teen, but the warm-weather months can still be hard on your budget. The costs of camps, trips to the mall and outings to water parks and festivals can really add up. Luckily, there are fun [...]
