“I wanted to race cars. I didn’t like school, and all I wanted to do was to work on cars. But right before I graduated, I got into a really bad car accident, and I spent that summer in the … Read More
Are you thinking about getting a dog but worried about the finances? This post will guide you through all the factors you should consider, including one-time and ongoing costs to help you decide about getting a dog. During the pandemic, … Read More
I grew up in a racially diverse Bronx neighborhood. It wasn’t until I worked on Wall Street as a financial professional that I encountered people with homogenous backgrounds. Specifically, my colleagues were primarily white people who appeared to be far … Read More
We often can’t see our own mistakes through our rose-colored lenses. Instead, we can see errors more easily made by others when we are less emotional. The same happens when we find colorful characters in fiction who make blunders we … Read More
There are many ways to talk to your kids about investing when they are most fungible, and they look up to you. It is an excellent lesson and complimentary to show them why it is vital to save and … Read More
Financial independence is essential for everyone. Women have lagged in gaining autonomy, being more reliant on their spouses for money than is healthy. They have made significant progress in the workplace, and their financial clout is rising. Yet, to fully … Read More
You got into your college of choice. How to pay for college? The latest student loan statistics reflect $1.56 trillion held by 43.2 million student borrowers by an average of $39,351. College education leads to higher income, job security, … Read More
Your equity compensation plan may be the best part of your benefits package. Getting a competitive salary is important, but prospective employees should look at their employer’s benefits package as part of their compensation. Equity compensation plans, if provided, are … Read More
Real estate investing can be pretty lucrative, generating high returns but make sure you understand the risks. Before I began investing in stocks, I enjoyed the romantic aspects of real estate. My parents would pick me up to watch the … Read More
Have your kids ever used your credit card without permission? According to a LendingTree study, roughly half (52%) of parents let one of their kids borrow their credit cards to let them buy something online. 29% of parents with children … Read More
It seems our job as parents of teens keep getting harder. Are they on drugs? Alcohol binging? Is their credit report alright? Yes, they can have credit issues! Once you have debt and payment history, what and when you borrowed, … Read More