Kathy Roeser is the Executive Director/Wealth Advisor of The Roeser Group, Morgan Stanley. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What can I do today in 30 minutes or less to take better control of my finances? Sit down with a blank piece of paper in front of you, and do a […]
Leslie North and Annette Findling are Certified Financial Planners at Stonebridge Wealth Advisors, LLC. Here’s their best advice to take control of your finances: What is the biggest money mistake you made and what did you learn from it? Leslie: A “money mistake” that affected my family is related to my father. He passed away […]
Renée Cooper is a financial consultant at Wintrust Wealth Management. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What can I do today in 30 minutes or less to take better control of my finances? You always need to pay yourself first, whatever money you make; before you spend it on anything else […]
Jean Chatzky is a financial journalist and author of “Money Rules,” “Money 911” and “Make Money, Not Excuses,” among other books. Chatzky is also the financial editor for the Today Show. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What can I do today in 30 minutes or less to take better control […]
Shelley O’Connor is the head of field management at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What is the most important thing someone can do at 25 to create a secure financial future? At 35? At 45? At 55? At age 25, most people are just starting out […]
Once upon a time, Andersonville was home to Swedish immigrants. Today, this quaint Chicago neighborhood boasts restaurants serving cuisine from around the world and enough shopping to fill up a long afternoon. Furniture fanatics and antique collectors will delight in the many home décor shops. Plus, it’s just a short drive from the North Shore […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
Most schools don’t teach money management, so kids can ace algebra and graduate without a clue about how to manage their finances. Financial psychologist Brad Klontz says most youngsters aren’t learning financial responsibility at home either. “Surveys show parents would rather talk about the birds and bees than money,” Klontz says. Set your children up […]
Chicago real-estate consultant Rhea Campbell recently returned from a nine-day vacation in Thailand. Campbell, her husband and their six-year-old son flew business class and they stayed at upscale hotels in Phuket, Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Campbell and her family take about five trips every year, visiting places like Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Punta Cana and Monterey, Calif. If you’re not envious already, consider this: […]
College diplomas once signaled the beginning of financial independence. But in recent years, the difficult job market is making is tough for recent grads to get on their feet. So, an increasing number of kids from the so-called “boomerang generation” are returning to the nest and looking to Mom and Dad for continued support. Nicole […]
