Budgeting For An Emergency Fund
With a combined income of $225,000 and a nest egg of $330,000, Rick and Amy Mendez, 41 and 43, seem like they are in good financial shape. But a closer look reveals that they’re lacking something...
View ArticleCan I Insure Myself Against Job Loss?
By Catey Hill Question: How can I protect myself against job loss? Are there any supplemental unemployment insurance products that I can purchase? – Mark Answer: There is at least one company,...
View Article6 Neat Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund
Some of us are creative thinkers, especially when it comes to making excuses about saving for our emergency fund. From the weak economy to the falling dollar to high gas prices, there are new ones...
View Article8% of Americans Have No Emergency Savings
Most Americans don’t have nearly enough money stashed away for emergencies and more than one-in-four don’t even have a single penny saved. While the general rule of thumb is to have an emergency fund...
View Article8 Big Reasons Why You’re Getting an F in Personal Finance 101
To me, Personal Finance 101 is all about mastering my first commandment of personal finance: spend less than you earn. If you find yourself swimming in debt and living paycheck to paycheck the odds are...
View ArticleWhy You Should Still Save When in Debt
The shackles of debt seem to be a bonding force for many millennials around the country, but it isn’t just Gen Y that is attempting to pay off lenders. Debt is a national problem spanning all...
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