There’s no way around it — managing your personal finances is stressful. From 401Ks and Roth IRAs to credit reports and investment portfolios, there is a lot of information out there — none of it easily digestible. These seven apps make everything from budgeting to tracking spending to investing manageable, no matter what your knowledge […]
Fashion rental services are an enticing prospect: Pay a fraction of the retail price for fabulous, haute couture pieces that you can wear for a single event and then return, or spice up your closet on a rotating basis — no strings attached. Agencies like Rent the Runway and The Ms. Collection are becoming household […]
A growing number of people are concerned with the U.S. stock market, especially after the Dow Jones fell more than 8 percent in late August. It was alarming to see the index tumble thousands of points in a matter of days; but it does not mean that investing in stocks is a bad idea. The […]
Subscription boxes continue to become increasingly popular, because who doesn’t love a monthly bundle of necessities (and exciting goodies) delivered to your door? These subscription boxes will save you a trip to the store or make your day just a little less stressful. Club W If you enjoy trying new wines and hate paying through […]
Subscription boxes continue to become increasingly popular, because who doesn’t love a monthly bundle of necessities (and exciting goodies) delivered to your door? These subscription boxes will save you a trip to the store or make your day just a little less stressful. Club W If you enjoy trying new wines and hate paying through […]
Can you imagine your investments not only reaping financial returns, but also supporting societal change? Welcome to social impact investing, a trend that’s gaining momentum as investors realize that profit and impact are not mutually exclusive. “Investors now are asking, ‘How can I do well in my investments and do good for others and the […]
Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party for 75 or an intimate dinner for 12, you want to spend your holiday entertaining budget on the things your guests will enjoy and remember. We talked with local event planners to help us figure out where to skimp (hint: expensive wine) and where to spend the big bucks […]
Receiving an unexpected or larger-than-expected inheritance can be a boon for your financial well-being—if you’re smart about how you use it. We probably don’t have to tell you that doesn’t mean quitting your job and hopping on the next flight to Bora Bora. Terri Conklin, a UBS wealth manager in Northbrook, says the first thing you should do […]
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 […]
It makes sense, right? Equal pay for equal work. Unfortunately, pay equity is still an issue in the United States. In a proclamation making April 20 National Equal Pay Day, President Obama states: “In households across the country, many women are the sole breadwinner, or share this role equally with their partner. However, wage discrimination […]
