How to Divorce-Proof Your Finances
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.
Prepay Today To Make College Happen Tomorrow
College tuition rates have skyrocketed, and the yearly tuition increase is a reality that every family must face.
Invention Intervention from The Women Inventorz Network
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 […]
Careers for Older Adults: Second Acts for the Greater Good
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.
Tip of the Week: What’s Hiding In Your Weekly Budget?
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 […]
Pitfalls and Praise of Craigslist
Call it a hobby, financial arbitrage or even a form of personal therapy. For bargain-hunters, DIY interior designers, and those who get an emotional high from purging unwanted items from their homes, there is no greater treasure trove than Craigslist. It’s a win-win for those looking to make a local match with a buyer and/or […]
9 Steps to Better Estate Planning for Women
Every woman needs an estate plan, particularly if they have children or other dependents. Unfortunately, most American women either don’t have an estate plan, or they let their husbands do the planning. This needs to change. “On average in the United States, women become widowed at 59, but their average lifespan is 80,” says Kathy Roeser, Executive Director and Wealth Advisor […]
How Women Can Take Financial Responsibility
While many women have no problem cutting coupons or finding a great deal, they may lack interest in long-term financial planning. According to a 2012 Time Magazine report, “More than a third of American women are the family breadwinner, yet still tend to pass the buck on important money matters, such as investing and retirement.” […]
Should You File Taxes Jointly or Separately?
You and your spouse are partners in life, but should you stick together when it comes to your taxes? Lake Forest CPA Jerrold Jacks says that in the vast majority of cases, it is financially advantageous for married couples to file joint tax returns. “It provides for a lower tax rate,” Jacks says. “You are actually paying almost a […]
Then and Now: Women’s Equality at Work
Before 1970, women didn’t write for Newsweek. Offered jobs only as researchers and fact-checkers, many women, including Nora Ephron, Ellen Goodman, Jane Bryant Quinn and Susan Brownmiller, quickly left the magazine. For others, inequality wasn’t so obvious, even six years after the 1964 Civil Rights Act. “We sort of didn’t realize it applied to us,” […]
