By John Egan From Bankrate.com When a recession is looming (or already here), you may wonder how to best handle your finances. After all, a recession—a period of time when the economy takes a deep dive—can trigger financial stress. Will you lose your job? Will you be able to keep up with everyday expenses? With…
What Is Money Maturity and How Does It Impact Your Finances
What is Money Maturity? This process of becoming more financially responsible is called money maturity. Money maturity is a gradual process that happens over time. It is often associated with age but can also be influenced by factors such as life experiences and education. Nevertheless, money maturity typically leads to better financial decision-making and habits….
Spending: Meal Kits to Your Culinary Rescue
By Patricia Mertz Esswein From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance No more figuring out what to do with a giant bunch of parsley or a tub of sour cream before it spoils. A meal kit—a box of chef-created recipes and pre-measured ingredients delivered to your home—will help reduce food waste and spice up your cooking, with a…
Seniors Don’t Want to Retire Anymore. Here’s Why and How to Help.
Retirement can be a dream for one and a nightmare for another. People treat retirement differently, depending on their requirements and circumstances. While some feel retirement is the time to pack up bags and travel or commit to hobbies they have long paused for, others feel retirement is not the right option. There may be…
Inflation Is Crushing Americans’ Savings—Here Are 6 Tips to Protect Your Money
By Sarah Foster From Bankrate.com Building up a stable cushion of cash you can rely on in emergencies seems daunting even in normal economic times. Add the steepest loss of Americans’ purchasing power in more than 40 years into the mix, and the task can seem next to impossible. Prices have climbed on almost every…
5 Rules to Build Wealth
At the tender age of 11, I made a solemn vow that when I grew up I was going to be rich. My plan was simple: Marry well. I bless the day I married my husband, a man who is rich in character and unfailing love. I assumed his money would follow. While waiting for…
Which Types of Business Insurance Should You Purchase?
Entrepreneurial types tend to be relentless in the pursuit of their dreams. Many bring a single-minded focus to getting their business up and running. They spend every waking moment (and even some of their sleep time) thinking up new ways to innovate, improve, and outfox. This type of person is often so preoccupied that he…
Last-Minute Tricks to Do Halloween on a Budget This Year
Hear that sound? It’s the first of the major shopping holidays at the door. Halloween is the fourth most popular holiday that gets consumers to open their wallets — the kick-off to a lot of shopping before the end of the year. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent north of $10 billion on…
11 Ways to Save on Amazon for the Holidays
Some don’t like Amazon for political reasons. Others use the service as their go-to retailer. But the fact is, if Amazon doesn’t have it, you probably don’t need it. When you need that toaster or pair of curtains, you can usually find a great selection at low prices. But are there ways to save even…
A Flexible Personality Is the Key to Success
By Dr. Daneen Skube From Tribune Content Agency Question: I’ve always been stubborn. My boss told me she doesn’t want to promote me because of my stubbornness. How can I change when it’s just the way I am? Isn’t tenacity when I’m right a good thing? How can I show my boss that she should promote…
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