Your child is going to college. You’ve scheduled a summer orientation session. You’ve sent the housing deposit. You’ve done the obligatory shopping to pick out bedding, towels and closet hangers. You’re all set, right? Not yet. Don’t forget to make financial arrangements for your college-bound student before school starts. Aside from handling tuition and housing payments, your student will […]
Given the 7.5 percent unemployment rate in the Chicago area, searching for a job can be a daunting task. It can be challenging to find reliable sources among various recruiters, bloggers and social media platforms. Trustworthy outlets are difficult to distinguish from those that waste a job seeker’s time. Last year, CareerBuilder conducted a study […]
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 […]
Dr. Terri Orbuch, relationship expert and author of “5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage From Good to Great,” says that seven out of 10 couples report that money is a source of conflict in their relationship.
College tuition rates have skyrocketed, and the yearly tuition increase is a reality that every family must face.
It takes more than a good idea and a lot of money for inventors to successfully move a product from conception to market. There are too many details that, if left unchecked, can result in financial loss. Dhana Cohen (pictured right) and Melinda Knight, founders of The Women Inventorz Network (WIN), have seen it happen too […]
How, and where, can you find a new career in later life that provides inner satisfaction, purpose and a paycheck? That’s the question many baby boomers are asking.
Budgeting is important for every family, and parents need new ways to save in order to set money aside for the future. One solution is to make a list of extra weekly purchases, and see how that daily latte and occasional lunch out really add up. Then, you’ll see how much you could save by […]
