Tis the season to potentially rack up quick credit card debt (if you’re already in that boat, read this) in an attempt to shower your family and friends with gifts from their wish lists. Check out these tips that’ll help you keep your holiday street cred without maxing out those credit cards, and breaking your holiday budget. Read More
Like most things, I treat donating like any other investment. Why? Because I prefer to do my research upfront, feel good about my decision and proceed to support the same one or two organizations each and every year. This long-term approach allows me to go through the evaluation process more diligently than if I thought of my donation as a “one-off” contribution. (I’m all about long-term investments.) Read More
Here are 10 good habits that I have found helpful in making my financial life run more smoothly. And they're the ones you can do without a lot of lift! We all have to start somewhere. Read More
The never-ending question of ‘is sexy better than dependable?’ spans all of life’s greatest challenges: underwear, cars, spouses, and, yes, even stock market investments. When I invest, I prefer the cotton undies of stocks. That is, value stocks that provide slow growth but good income through dividends. My bestie, however, prefers to go after the sexy, lacey types, aiming to strike it rich with growth stocks that get all the media attention. Read More
You don’t have to be rich to be generous, but when you do give to others, you can simultaneously put a little money back in your own pocket. That’s right, we’re talking about making those donations and charitable gifts count at tax time.
So how do you know what you can deduct and where to put those contributions on your tax return? We’re here to help you Nav.it like a pro. Follow these steps and you’ll ensure that your donations help others—and your bottom line—this year. Read More
Here are a few brands and retailers that guarantee your money has a greater purpose (besides helping you acquire that must-have facial mask). Read More
It turns out that it’s actually pretty easy to get a boutique fitness workout without dropping hundreds of dollars every month! Here are a few full-proof options for toning up that won’t simultaneously trim your bank account. Read More