Money Goals for 2020: Tips from 30 Experts
As we make our way into 2020, it’s important to have solid money goals in place. Hear from our 30 experts and get a clear vision for your finances.
Steve Horton
8 minute read
financial planning
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6 Surprise Costs that Can Drain Retirement Savings
These unexpected costs can decrease or even wipe out retirement savings.
Deb Hipp
10 minute read
8 Ways to Get Your Finances on Track in Your 30s
Made some money blunders in your youth? Here’s how to fix them now.
Angela Colley
9 minute read
The Financial Challenges of Debt and Divorce: 28 Experts Respond
Many people going through divorce also take on enormous amounts of debt to see it through. We talk to 28 experts about how to manage debt and divorce.
Steve Horton
4 minute read
How to Survive 10 Financial Horrors
Learn to face your fears. Read at your own risk.
Joe Pye
9 minute read
6 Essential Money Tips for Generations X, Y, and Z
Savings and emergency funds are a must, but setting aside every penny isn’t.
Brian O'Connor
6 minute read
Should You Stop Saving for Retirement to Get Out of Debt?
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.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
10 minute read
6 Steps to Help You Budget with Variable Income
Are you self-employed, paid on commission, or dealing with unpredictable income? No matter why you can’t count on a regular paycheck, it is possible to create a money system that works.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
10 minute read
16 Places to Find A Part-Time Accountant for Your Startup
Sure, there’s accounting software. But sometimes, you need a human being to help you.
John Rampton
3 minute read
11 Money Lessons Learned From Other People’s Failures
Wise words from wealthy innovators who smiled in the face of defeat.
Joe Pye
4 minute read
28 Experts Answer: How Were You Criticized for Managing your Money?
How were you criticized for managing your money? We asked 28 financial experts this very question, and you’ll be surprised by their responses.
Steve Horton
6 minute read
How to Manage Your Finances When You Get a Raise
Yes, you should think hard about what to do with this extra money.
Debt.com
8 minute read
How to Prepare Your Finances for a Layoff
It’s a rough time, but it doesn’t have to be a disastrous one.
Debt.com
6 minute read
10 Steps to Take Control of Your Finances
It’s time to get out of debt and stop living paycheck to paycheck!
Deb Hipp
3 minute read
10 Ways Playing Monopoly Can Teach Your Children About Money
Learning about money is boring. Board games are fun. Play one and teach your kids a lesson without them noticing.
John Rampton
10 minute read
Common Money Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
To err is human. But you can avoid catastrophe by heeding others’ advice.
Jess Miller
3 minute read
Acorns: A Training App for Novice Investors
Acorns is an innovative app that helps you invest money with spare change easily. It also includes many other smart investment tools. Read our review.
John Boitnott
5 minute read
What to Put in a Hurricane Survival Kit
Learn what to put into a hurricane survival kit, so you can be the most prepared ahead of time should disaster strike your area.
Debt.com
4 minute read
Americans Can’t Handle Will, Estate, Inheritance Talks
Most families have strong misconceptions about the value of an estate and this hurts us later in life when our loved ones pass away.
Dori Zinn
5 minute read
Are You and Your Spouse Talking About Money Enough?
If you don’t talk about finances, dark days may be ahead. But don’t worry – we have tips on how to avoid this.
Dori Zinn
10 minute read
5 Key Roth Retirement Account Rules You Should Know
Got questions about the ins and outs of using a Roth retirement account? Money Girl will clear your confusion with answers to listener questions about the Roth five-year rule, who qualifies for a Roth, and more.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
3 minute read
How to Invest Money Like A Pro (Even If You Haven’t Started)
Investing is one of the best ways to create wealth. Money Girl and Chris Hill from The Motley Fool discuss common investing barriers and the best investment to own for long-term financial success.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
6 minute read
Retirement Planning Tips You Should Know at Any Age
No one has a crystal ball saying how much to save, but mapping out a plan helps.
Dori Zinn
10 minute read
Not Saving for Retirement? Here’s a Look at Your Future
Millions of seniors failed to save enough to stop working, and now younger Americans are making their same mistakes.
Joe Pye
5 minute read
How a CD Ladder Works to Maximize Your Savings Growth
A typical savings account can’t yield the same results.
Simon Zhen
7 minute read
Americans Want Financial Literacy Taught in Public Schools
Despite living in the largest economic powerhouse in the world, Americans don’t fully understand their own finances.
Joe Pye
6 minute read
Millennials Manage Their Money Better Than Older Generations
They learned from watching their parents’ finances tank during the Great Recession.
Cameren Boatner
3 minute read
Are Financial Advisors Worth It? Insider Tips You Should Know
Find out the different types of advisors, typical fees charged, and how to do background checks.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
5 minute read
Retirement May Be Easier For Millennials Than You Think
Despite negative stereotypes, they’re well prepared to stop working one day.
Joe Pye
5 minute read
What Should Your Net Worth Be?
Find out how to calculate your net worth and track it over time.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
10 minute read
The 8 Best Personal Finance Podcasts of 2019
If debt threatens you, the best thing to do is to stare the beast right in the face — or force yourself to listen to financial podcasts on your commute.
Cassidy Alexander
6 minute read
How to Pay for an Emergency Without an Emergency Fund
Unexpected expenses are precisely the reason you need an emergency fund. But what if you don’t have one and need money now?
Debt.com
4 minute read
7 Simple Principles to Invest Your Money Wisely No Matter Your Age
You can achieve your financial goals by using simple, but tried and true, investing principles.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
10 minute read
Cut Out “Junk Spending” to Save Some Money
Not using a gym membership or magazine subscription? Cut them and keep the cash.
Brian O'Connor
10 minute read
FinCon 2018: What Is It? Why Does It Matter?
The annual convention is about financial freedom. How it goes, so does the country.
Jamie Herman
8 minute read
Financial Expert Answers: Which Is Better For Getting Out Of Debt, Knowledge Or Experience?
I asked some of the best personal finance experts. Here’s how they answered.
Howard Dvorkin
9 minute read
Recession 2018? Not This Year. But Soon Enough
I don’t know when the next recession will hit, but I know exactly what will happen when it does.
Howard Dvorkin
7 minute read
Financial Spring Cleaning
Your home isn’t the only thing that needs cleaning. Take a look at your financial situation to declutter your money by following these steps…
Debt.com
10 minute read
Jackie’s Garnered a Quarter Century in Personal Finance
But even with that experience, she still suffered through her own debt issues.
Brian Bienkowski
6 minute read
Tough Talk: Terminal Illness And Your Finances
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 […]
Lucy Lazarony
3 minute read
Dvorkin On Debt: A Prince-ly Sum
3 financial lessons we can learn from the artist known as Prince
Howard Dvorkin
5 minute read
Who Uses a PFM?
If you think PFM platforms are just for Wall Street big wigs, think again. These days almost any consumer can use a PFM to build a better financial outlook.
Debt.com
3 minute read
Money Management for Seniors
We help you understand the four key concerns in effective personal finance and money management that seniors need to know for a comfortable retirement.
Debt.com
3 minute read
Budgeting for Couples
When you take individual perspectives and blend them into a single money management strategy, it can be tricky. Here are 4 key questions to ask when budgeting for couples.
Debt.com
5 minute read
Effective Money Management for Women
No matter how old you are or where you are in life, as a woman you need a personalized financial strategy that helps you avoid issues and reach your goals.
Debt.com
8 minute read
20 Smart Personal Budgeting Tips
Budgeting doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming – especially if you avoid these budget don’ts so you can focus on what you need to do.
Debt.com
9 minute read
What Does PFM Mean?
A personal financial management (PFM) platform is a money management tool you can use to make budgeting, saving and debt elimination fast and hassle-free.
Debt.com
5 minute read
9 retirement myths you won’t believe
Most Americans have some majorly mistaken assumptions about retirement. How many of these do you fall for?
Brandon Ballenger
8 minute read