Here are two questions I get all the time: “Okay, I know I need to open an IRA. But where? E*Trade? Fidelity? My local bank?” “How can I start investing with just $500?” Today, I’m going to quickly tackle both. If you’ve been holding … [Read more...]
Your First Investment Account: In Search of the Friendliest Brokers for New Investors
February 25, 2011 by
How to Suck at Work-Life Balance
February 21, 2011 by
In a survey last week, I asked some of you: “What’s the biggest thing you’re struggling with in your life right now?” The second most common answer, behind only debt, took me by total surprise. Then again, I’m not sure why it took … [Read more...]
Six Ways to Have Better “Money Talks” with Your Partner
February 14, 2011 by
Most couples want to avoid tension, arguments, and---of course--breaking up. One way to do that, it seems, is to talk about money. Whether you're married, engaged, or just starting to get serious with somebody, it's a good idea to come clean about … [Read more...]
Better
February 9, 2011 by
What do you want to do better? Why? What's stopping you? Most of us want to get better at something, probably many things. Just look at all the financial goals we have. So today, I'm going to give you four things you can do---actionable … [Read more...]
Organize and Thrive: How Small Changes Now Can Better Your Finances Forever
February 3, 2011 by
“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” -- A. A. Milne Do you WANT to change your financial situation but wonder why you NEVER make progress? Are you always reading about how … [Read more...]
