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You Have Breast Cancer: How Long Can You Afford to Be Away From Work?
Posted on April 21, 2011
Breast cancer affects not just your health, but your bank account, too. Dede Bonner, Ph.D. and author of The 10 Best Questions for Surviving Breast Cancer: The Script You Need to Take Control of Your Health — poses the questions that will help you determine if and for how long you should take a leave of absence.
Is Busy Better?
Posted on April 6, 2011
Many of us will feel exhilarated when we retire — at least for a while. Bernice Bratter and Helen Dennis, authors of Project Renewment: The First Retirement Model for Career Women, pose five questions to help you figure out how to make yours a time of renewal.
Meditations on Money for the Inner Soul: Understand Road Blocks, Karmic Blocks, and How You Manifest Wealth
Posted on April 5, 2011
Break through the illusory nature of wealth and let your soul guide your relationship to money. From Lara Owen, author of Growing Your Inner Light: A Guide to Independent Spiritual Practice.
How to Invest in Foreign Currency, Without Leaving the Country
Posted on March 1, 2011
In a global economy, the dollar won’t always be on top. Will your savings be protected when it falls? Where to Put Your Money NOW author Peter Passell highlights three ways to shore up your retirement portfolio with overseas securities.
How to Find the Best Credit Card for You
Posted on February 24, 2011
Whether you’re a sensible card user or a bit dysfunctional when it comes to credit cards, there are steps you can take to get the right card and reduce your costs. Here’s what you need to know, from Get a Financial Life by Beth Kobliner.
Fixed Income Annuities, a Worry-Free or Risk-Filled Ride?
Posted on February 17, 2011Straight-shooting personal finance author Peter Passell demystifies guaranteed payout plans — and the insurance agents who sell them — in his latest book, Where to Put Your Money NOW: How to Make Super-Safe Investments and Secure Your Future.
Are You Financially Compatible? A Quiz on Love and Money
Posted on February 10, 2011
Disagreements about how to earn, spend or save money can be almost impossible to reconcile. In the quiz below, author Alvin Hall gives couples a head start on discussing differences now. From Your Money or Your Life: A Practical Guide to Managing and Improving Your Financial Life
Secrets to Saving an Emergency Fund, Starting Now
Posted on February 8, 2011Personal finance expert Alvin Hall covers the whys and hows of financial safety — you don’t want to miss. From Your Money or Your Life: A Practical Guide to Managing and Improving Your Financial Life
7 Ways to Set — and Stick to — a Budget
Posted on January 25, 2011Like clutter in your home or a bad relationship, financial problems can be suffocating. Learn to set boundaries with your money to free you from nagging worries and to maintain financial health for your family. Master organizer Peter Walsh shows you how in Lighten Up: Love What You Have, Have What You Need, Be Happier with Less.
How Do You Feel About Not Earning Another Dollar?
Posted on December 16, 2010
Be prepared for the stunning moment when you realize you are about to live off your retirement savings. Bernice Bratter and Helen Dennis, authors of Project Renewment: The First Retirement Model for Career Women, pose five questions to help you figure out your relationship with money.
The Only Money Plan You’ll Ever Need: Balancing Must-Haves, Wants, and Savings
Posted on December 9, 2010With the Balanced Money Formula, there is always enough for Must-Haves (50%), Wants (30%), and Savings (20%). This 50-30-20 money plan from Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi, authors of All Your Worth, covers all your financial concerns for long haul. Ready to jump in?
5 Rules for Refinancing Your Home — Without Getting Burned
Posted on November 2, 2010Re-shopping a home mortgage loan can save you money, but it can also become a costly mistake. Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi explain when to sign and when to run from a home refi contract. From their book All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan.
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