Welcome back to the Leave it to the Pros series, where we ask the country’s top financial experts important questions about your personal finances. We’re up to round six, sitting down today with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox. Co-founder of the free financial advice blog, AskTheMoneyCoach.com, Lynnette also heads up MyMoneyCircles.com, a free personal finance boot camp that launches this month.
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Leave It to the Pros: Q&A with Financial Author Carmen Wong Ulrich
January 3, 2012Over the last five weeks, we’ve been sitting down with the top financial experts in the country, asking them the important finance questions we all want (and need!) to know. This series, “Leave it to the Pros”, is up to round #6 today as we sit down with Carmen Wong Ulrich, CBS contributor and author of The Real Cost of Living.
Should You Manage Your Money Like the Government?
May 4, 2011If you want to save money for specific goals, you might want to consider managing your money more like the government. One of the principles of government money management is the idea of “dedicated funds.” Certain government money has to be spent only on certain activities – health care, education, etc. – and these government programs are funded by specific types of taxes. How might this apply to you? You can take a cue from the government – and start taking better control of your finances – by setting up multiple savings accounts, each with a specific purpose. Find out more.
Money Lessons from Bankrupt Pro Athletes
April 29, 2011America loves sports and professional athletes are some of our biggest cultural heroes – earning millions of dollars and the adoration of millions of fans. However, despite their massive salaries, many pro athletes are vulnerable to going bankrupt. What are some of the lessons to be learned and mistakes to avoid?
Your New Year’s Financial Resolutions; One Small Bite at a Time
January 5, 2011One of the annual rituals around the holidays is a list of New Year’s Resolutions or “how I’m going to change my whole life around to be a better person.” These promises usually involve breaking habits we know are, well, detrimental to us, such as junk food and overspending. We also pledge to exercise more, diet, avoid chocolate, etc. While some succeed at changing their habits and attaining their goals, most fall far short of expectations and then laugh about it with friends or co-workers when comparing notes on how quickly these were broken. Certified Financial Planner Kevin Worthley explains what it takes to actually achieve your resolutions this year and finally get your finances on the right track.
Top Money Tips: How to Drop Bad Financial Habits and How Not to Use Your Credit Card
November 19, 2010Welcome to Quizzle’s Top Money Tips Roundup, where you’ll find this week’s top five most interesting, helpful and unique personal finance articles from around the Web. This week’s edition covers how to keep up your smart financial habits (and get rid of the bad ones), things you should never do with your credit card, shameless debit card ploys, freebies for the holidays and fun, frugal activities to do at home.
Top Money Tips: Reasons to Be Debt-Free and Timeless Money Advice from Our Elders
November 5, 2010Welcome to Quizzle’s Top Money Tips Roundup, where you’ll find the top five most interesting personal finance articles from around the Web this week. Today’s edition covers why it’s great to be debt-free, timeless money tips, ways to stretch your dollar when you’re unemployed, money games for kids and investing snafus.
4 Truths about Financial Advice
October 22, 2010If you’ve ever considered seeking financial advice from a professional, make sure you know the score. Some financial advisors may claim to offer free or low-cost services, but someone is always footing the bill – and that someone may have motivations and conditions of his own. Here’s the real truth about financial advice.
3 Ways to Save Money on Regular Expenses
August 12, 2010When making bigger purchases – furniture, TVs, etc. – saving money is important. One often-overlooked way to save money on a regular basis is with recurring expenses. Saving $15 on your grocery bill may not seem like much, but if you shop for groceries twice a month and save $15 every time, you’ve kept an extra $360 in your pocket each year. Here’s the scoop on how to save money on recurring costs.
Balancing Your Budget with… Toothpaste?
July 27, 2010The creative use of ordinary items you already have in your home can save you money. Consider, for example, plain white toothpaste. It’s cheap, especially if purchased in a clearance bin or dollar store. In addition to keeping your pearly whites shining and healthy, the humble tube of toothpaste can do the following for you at a fraction of the cost of buying a cartload of specialized products.
Cut Cable TV and Slash Your Monthly Expenses
July 20, 2010About one in eight Americans will drop cable television in 2010. Could you be one of them? Is there life after cable TV? Consider these points and then decide whether you’re ready to take the plunge.
