DEATH AND DEBT GLOSSARY
You can expect to feel a lot of emotions while planning a funeral. One you may not expect is confusion. This glossary of death terms can help make the best decisions.
You can expect to feel a lot of emotions while planning a funeral. One you may not expect is confusion. This glossary of death terms can help make the best decisions.
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To err is human. But you can avoid catastrophe by heeding others’ advice.
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Learning about money is boring. Board games are fun. Play one and teach your kids a lesson without them noticing.
It’s a rough time, but it doesn’t have to be a disastrous one.
Wise words from wealthy innovators who smiled in the face of defeat.
Take care of your money now and it will take care of you and your family later.
Savings and emergency funds are a must, but setting aside every penny isn’t.
Vaccine access has eased anxiety about the pandemic, but not the economy.
Millions are quitting their jobs or are willing to take a pay cut to work from home.
There is more than one way a parent could unwittingly leave you with nothing.
Knowing your FMLA rights can help protect your job when a parent needs more care.
Make sure you’re up to the executor appointment before saying yes to a friend or relative.
Made some money blunders in your youth? Here’s how to fix them now.
Talk to your parents about their estate plan now to avoid chaos later.
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Confused about whether you need a financial advisor and the different types? Laura interviews Rita Cheng, CFP, from Blue Ocean Global Wealth and Finder.com about who should work with an advisor, how to find someone trustworthy, what fees are charged, and the differences between robo-advisors and financial advisors.
Not sure whether to pay off a debt or to invest money instead? Laura covers the main pros and cons and shares a simple method to prioritize your precious resources so you accomplish key financial goals and build wealth as quickly as possible.
Find out how to use six accounts to save for your child’s future.
Becoming a successful investor doesn’t involve taking scary risks, but building wealth slowly over time.
Over-contributing to various tax-advantaged accounts isn’t allowed, but can be easy to do by mistake.
No matter what happens in the stock market, these eight rules will help you invest wisely.
Should you save for retirement or get out of debt? It depends on your circumstances. Money Girl answers a listener question and provides a five-step guide to help you prioritize your precious financial resources.
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If you don’t talk about finances, dark days may be ahead. But don’t worry – we have tips on how to avoid this.
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I asked some of the best personal finance experts. Here’s how they answered.
But even with that experience, she still suffered through her own debt issues.
For two decades, Dean Sperantsas managed investments for a wide range of clients, handling millions of dollars. But his toughest job involved far smaller sums – caring for both his parents and his wife before they died, while also managing their money. Sperantsas is what’s known as a “chartered financial analyst,” which means he passed three rounds of tests […]