personal finance
Which Debt Is ‘Good Debt’ and Which Is ‘Bad Debt’?
Which Debt Is ‘Good Debt’ and Which Is ‘Bad Debt’?
Not all debts are created equal. Some help you get ahead. Others should be avoided at all costs. Here’s how to tell the difference and how to handle y…
November 25, 2020
19 Best Costco Kirkland Signature Products to Buy for the Holidays
19 Best Costco Kirkland Signature Products to Buy for the Holidays
From Costco Kirkland Signature Nuts and other holiday snacks to Costco Kirkland Signature fruitcakes and gift sets, there are a ton of holiday bargain…
November 24, 2020
How Holiday Shopping Happens in a Pandemic
How Holiday Shopping Happens in a Pandemic
Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year will be like never before. DealNews analyst Julie Ramhold joins us to talk about how to navigate sale season. …
November 24, 2020
Growing the Family Business
Growing the Family Business
This Alabama farmer navigates the uncertainties of tariffs, COVID and unpredictable weather.
November 24, 2020
Strategies to Tackle Debt
Strategies to Tackle Debt
Millions of Americans facing furloughs and layoffs turned to credit cards to stay afloat. Here’s how to get out from under burgeoning balances.
November 24, 2020
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Build a Bond Ladder
Build a Bond Ladder
Exchange-traded funds give a new twist to an old technique to navigate a tricky market and manage cash flow.
November 23, 2020
30 Great Black Friday Deals and Doorbusters for the 2020 Holiday Season
30 Great Black Friday Deals and Doorbusters for the 2020 Holiday Season
We’ve rounded up dozens of bargains from top retailers including Amazon, Costco and Walmart, but you’ll need to act fast.
November 23, 2020
Retirees, Declutter for a Profit
Retirees, Declutter for a Profit
There are a surprising number of online sites to sell your unwanted or little-used items to make some serious side money and downsize your stash.
November 23, 2020
I’m Not a Millionaire, But I Just Gave $250,000 to Morehouse College: Here’s How (and Why)
I’m Not a Millionaire, But I Just Gave $250,000 to Morehouse College: Here’s How (and Why)
You don’t have to be a millionaire to make a generous charitable donation to a cause that means the world to you, just like I did. Here’s the strategy…
November 23, 2020
10 Things to Be Thankful for in 2020
10 Things to Be Thankful for in 2020
The pandemic may have kept us inside and apart, but that doesn't mean there isn't any good to be found in 2020.
November 21, 2020
Louisiana's Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane and Pandemic Recovery is Underway
Louisiana's Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane and Pandemic Recovery is Underway
Holiday shoppers can avoid Louisiana sales tax on purchases of most items during the state's newest tax-free period.
November 20, 2020
Holiday Return Policies at 32 Leading Retailers
Holiday Return Policies at 32 Leading Retailers
Many retailers -- including Amazon, Macy's and Target -- have altered their return policies to reflect the extended 2020 holiday shopping season.
November 19, 2020
47 Stores That Won’t Be Open on Thanksgiving Day, 2020
47 Stores That Won’t Be Open on Thanksgiving Day, 2020
Is Target open on Thanksgiving? Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving? What about Best Buy, Costco and others? We’re tracking dozens of major retailers that…
November 19, 2020
How to Automate Your Savings in 6 Easy Steps
How to Automate Your Savings in 6 Easy Steps
Take advantage of technology to make building your savings and investing it a seamless – and pain-free – process.
November 19, 2020
Be a Budgeting Expert: How to Track Spending with a Detailed Budget
Be a Budgeting Expert: How to Track Spending with a Detailed Budget
Want to go beyond the Envelope Budget? Try this free budgeting spreadsheet to draw up your own plan and get a firm grip on where your money is going. …
November 19, 2020
The Envelope Budget: How to Make It Work for You
The Envelope Budget: How to Make It Work for You
An oldie but goodie, the envelope budget is a great place to start for beginning budgeters. Here’s how it works.
November 18, 2020
16 Worst Gifts to Impulse Buy for the Holidays
16 Worst Gifts to Impulse Buy for the Holidays
Don't let those holiday sale promotions persuade you into buying something now that will be much cheaper later.
November 18, 2020
Making Wise Choices During Open Enrollment
Making Wise Choices During Open Enrollment
Contributing Editor Lisa Gerstner runs through the new variables of the 2020 open enrollment season. Also, hosts Sandy Block and David Muhlbaum talk a…
November 17, 2020
Bonds Will Deliver in 2021
Bonds Will Deliver in 2021
I can see no urgency to withdraw your 2020 profits from the market.
November 17, 2020
Some College Students Can Still Get a Stimulus Check
Some College Students Can Still Get a Stimulus Check
Since the deadline is right around the corner, quick action is needed for college students who are eligible for a stimulus check.
November 17, 2020
Dear Mom and Dad: Thanks
Dear Mom and Dad: Thanks
Ideally, living at home should provide a way to improve your financial well-being and lay the groundwork for future success.
November 17, 2020
What the New President Means for Your Money
What the New President Means for Your Money
President-Elect Biden wants more consumer protections and perks for the middle class and seniors.
November 17, 2020
Worried about Money Because of COVID-19? 5 Tips for Millennials
Worried about Money Because of COVID-19? 5 Tips for Millennials
Millennials have been between a rock and a hard place for years. The global pandemic has made matters worse for this generation, but there are some st…
November 17, 2020
Don’t Be a Budget Hater
Don’t Be a Budget Hater
Budgets don’t exist to make your life miserable. In fact, they’re there to make your life better. My own budget evolution shows how having a spending …
November 17, 2020
Give Your Budget Some Love
Give Your Budget Some Love
Think of it as a flexible tool to prioritize—and achieve—your goals.
November 17, 2020