Magazine announces top 15 highest paying jobs for 2019
By Roberta Pardo As 2019 transitioned into 2020, many news outlets made end-of-the-year lists. Recently, for example, 24/7 Wall St. magazine released a list of the top 15 highest-paying jobs of 2019, based on data from the job-searching website Glassdoor. The jobs are listed below, with a few job descriptions and job outlook projections thrown […]
Dave says – Finance column
Dear Dave, Does the amount you advise saving for a beginner emergency fund in Baby Step 1 double for a couple, or does it stay the same? Charlie Dear Charlie, Whether you’re single or married, Baby Step 1 of my plan is to save $1,000 as quickly as possible for a starter emergency fund. This […]
5 Shopping Apps to Try Before You Buy
Find deals on holiday gifts and ways to save all year long By AARP You can save a load of money clipping coupons out of newspaper inserts, but you can save even more by adding digital coupons and other online shopping tools to the mix. One sign of how popular they’ve become: In 2018, Americans […]
2 habits that lead to a successful retirement
By Chris Hogan Did you know Congress has designated October 20th through October 26th this year as National Retirement Security Week? It’s a time for hardworking Americans like you to pause and take the pulse of your financial progress. So, I have a question: What do you picture when you hear the word retirement? You might have a […]
Dave says, Finance column 10.31.19
Dear Dave, Is it okay to give very young children an allowance? Christie Dear Christie, Teaching kids there’s an emotional connection between work and money is one of the best things you can do as a parent. Once your kids are old enough to do a few simple chores around the house, they’re old enough […]
3 Ways to Save Big Money on Halloween
By Rachel Cruze ‘Tis the season for fake spiders, light-up ghosts, tiny candy bars, and tacky costumes. All that Halloween stuff can make your bank account balance look downright scary! So, let’s talk about three simple tips for saving money on Halloween. Don’t buy name-brand candy There was a time in my life when I […]
Dave says: Finance Column 10.24.19
Dear Dave, What’s the best way to talk to a parent, and tell them their career or financial choices aren’t working out? My mom and dad divorced a few years ago, and now my mom is having money problems. She bought some rental properties after the divorce with the idea becoming a landlord and generating […]
Wonderful World: Discover Oslo
By Tom Sawyer Welcome tourists! In this edition, we have to talk about the capital of a Nordic country, which is also the third most populated Scandinavian city only after Copenhagen and Stockholm. We are talking about Oslo, Norway. It is believed its foundation dates back to 1048 AD and was done by King Harald […]
Here’s why you need a will, and how to get one
By Chris Hogan We all want to do nice things for our loved ones. We go on family trips and celebrate life›s wins together. It›s sometimes difficult for us to consider the bad things that can happen in life, but we still have to be prepared. That›s why having a will is so important! Not […]
Wonderful World: Discover Bucharest
By Tom Sawyer Welcome tourists! In this edition, we have to talk about the capital of a country in Eastern Europe, known for a long time as “the little Paris of the east.” We talk about Bucharest, Romania. Its foundation is unknown, but there are documents that talk about the city since 1459. It has […]