A few weeks ago two service repairmen visited our home to fix our HVAC units. My husband tipped them each $20 on their way out because they’d been extra helpful. One man happily accepted, while the other kindly declined. Can...
Besides shedding those holiday pounds, what other goals top your New Year to-do list? (Personally, I’m pregnant and due in early March, so that means I’ll attempt to burn off those Christmas cookies in three, four months – or later.)...
As we ring in the New Year, financial resolutions top our to-do lists, from saving more to finding a new, better-paying job and getting out of debt once and for all. As you map out your next money move, take...
You read that headline right. Sometimes parents ask their adult children for money, as they struggle with the financial stress of debt, a job loss or the rising cost of retirement living. A 2015 survey by TD Ameritrade found that...
Big goals can carry price big tags. Whether you plan to buy a home, a new car or treat yourself to a much-needed vacation, you’ll need the money. And before you can really start planning for these big expenses, you’ll...
Confession: I missed a payment on my Banana Republic store card back in my early 20’s. I simply forgot to mail in the check and it continued to haunt me for years to come. Not only did I get slapped...
With three-fourths of Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck, according to Careerbuilder.com, (including some who earn six-figures a year), paying our bills on time each month can be very difficult. Even if we earn “enough” to cover our expenses, bills have a tendency...
Even when you make six figures and save diligently, your finances can create some anxiety. Ken [name has been changed to assure privacy], a 36-year-old pilot based out of Pittsburgh earns $100,000 a year. The 36-year-old has various savings buckets...
A while back I noticed two back-to-back $100 charges to my favorite (and only) workout studio. I did recall making the purchase for a monthly, unlimited pass (which costs about $400), but only once. Immediately, I made a call to...
A majority of parents has financially supported an adult child in the last 12 months, according to PewResearch. But how do you actually gauge this topic and ask money from mom and dad? My money strategy in my early 20’s...
A few weeks ago two service repairmen visited our home to fix our HVAC units. My husband tipped them each $20 on their way out because they’d been extra helpful. One man happily accepted, while the other kindly declined. Can... 
