How to Financially Plan for Relocating
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Americans relocate for many reasons, such as work or family obligations. The U.S. Census says that in 2012 alone, 16.9...
Investing & Retirement
Cash Budgets & Long-Term Financial Planning
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Your financial plans have to consider both the future and the present. For the present, you need enough cash available...
Financial Planning 101: Essential Tips for Beginners
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Financial planning is unique to each person because everyone has different priorities in life. While some may gain enjoyment for...
Small Ways to Save Big Money
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Often, the biggest budget-busters aren’t things like your mortgage. They’re the smaller expenditures that add up at month’s end, and...
Budgeting 101: Saving to Buy Your First House
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Buying a home is the largest purchase many people will make during their lifetime, so it's important to have a...
Taking Financial Inventory: Examining Your Spending Habits
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Understanding how and where you spend your money is a big step toward hitting your financial goals. Even if you...
3 Steps to Financial Planning for Long-Term Goals
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
3 Steps to Financial Planning for Long-Term Goals Planning for the long term allows you to hit big financial goals...
Top 7 Myths About Personal Finance Management
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Top 7 Myths About Personal Finance Management Whether the market is humming along or dropping like a rock, you still...
Personal Finance Planning: Creating and Protecting an Emergency Fund
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Personal Finance Planning: Creating and Protecting an Emergency Fund Life is full of surprises, many of which come with adverse...
Achieving Your Long-Term Financial Planning Goals With Less Risk
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Achieving Your Long-Term Financial Planning Goals With Less Risk The commonly held perception of risk centers on the potential for...
Adding It All Up: Determining Your Net Worth
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Adding It All Up: Determining Your Net Worth Given recent economic history, it’s not surprising that people are paying close...
Understanding the New Credit Card Rules
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
A new federal law that became effective on February 22, 2010 is expected to save cardholders billions of dollars in...
A Checklist of Financial Planning Staples
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
There are essential items you probably put on your grocery list every week—including bread, eggs and paper towels. There are...
When to Hold and When to Fold an Investment
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
“Buy and hold” is a good rule. But that doesn’t mean you should never sell an existing investment or buy...
Budgeting Tips for Generation Y
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Photo credit: Dominic’s Pics Too many twenty-somethings are beginning their adult lives unprepared to make sensible financial decisions. But that...
Rich Rewards: The Best Deals for Your Credit Card Points
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
As an extra payoff for judicious use of credit cards, disciplined consumers may enjoy a bonus: Depending on the card...
Three Simple Steps to Financial Security
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Before being put together, jigsaw puzzle pieces don't mean much. They're nothing but a blur of color and befuddling shapes....
How to Set Financial Goals
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
You probably don't expect to attain great wealth in your lifetime. Simple financial security would do, if only you knew...