The price of a college education is going up so fast it is hard to keep track of the expenses. Between tuition, room, board, supplies, texts, and other activities, the final price tag can overwhelm most families. If you have more than one child, the burden is even higher. You really need to find the […]
February 2010
Welcome to our reader question series where we feature an inquiry submitted by the MoneyNing community, along with our answers. Today’s question touches on so many subjects we discuss here on the blog: Marriage and finances, credit, and paying off debt. Show her some support by letting her know how she can handle this delicate matter.
Things would be different if I knew 10 years ago what I know now. Whether it’s related to issues concerning our finances, career or even relationships, we tend to look back and wish we could do things differently. Opening a Roth IRA as soon as we got a job? Check. Not ever going into credit […]
Many people have a plan to deal with accidents, but where they fail is in actually testing them to see how well they work. If you built up an emergency fund, that’s great. But, do you actually go through the process of simulating an emergency so you know what to expect when you actually need […]
Take 10 seconds right now and try to remember the exact moment when you first understood what money was, and why it was important to society as a whole. What emotions did you feel? What possibilities did you create in your mind? What attitudes and/or beliefs overcame you at that very instant? Now, what about […]
Cell phones have become as ubiquitous as oversized jeans and MP3 players, but these devices usually require a long term contract. ,meaning big bucks if you don’t shop carefully. Before you sign on the dotted line, you should consider some things so you can pick the plan that meets your needs. How Do You Use […]