I can even remember where we were sitting. It was a sports bar down in Soho not far from the office of the non-profit where I worked. I was just a year out of college and eager to grow up, so when I met an insurance saleswoman who assured me the … [Read more...]
♥ & $: Thinking of Buying Life Insurance? Don’t Make the Same Mistake I Did
February 20, 2013 by 9 Comments
Six Financial Tips for 20-somethings From Financial Planner Cliff Caplan
February 19, 2013 by 16 Comments
It's tempting to think that journalists who write about money for a living have all the answers. (Ugh. You should see my checkbook.) By way of analogy, I'd like to suggest a different way of thinking. We all know Steven Spielberg ranks as one of … [Read more...]
Burglary Prevention: Common Sense Advice to Avoid Becoming a Victim
February 1, 2013 by 4 Comments
If you think burglary is something that only happens in low-income neighborhoods, think again. It is a crime that can happen even in the nicest neighborhoods with white picket fences. Sure, the criminals may not live in your neighborhood, but it … [Read more...]
How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?
December 26, 2012 by
For better or worse, you’ll know you’ve grown up when it’s time to buy life insurance. For me, it was immediately after having our daughter, Molly. I bought a term policy so that, in the event the unspeakable happens, Lauren wouldn’t worry … [Read more...]
When Do You Need To Buy Life Insurance?
August 22, 2012 by
Today, across the Web, hundreds of bloggers are talking about the importance of life insurance. By taking part of this “movement”, we can help raise awareness about this often overlooked piece of financial planning in a way that transcends the … [Read more...]
Is Whole Life Insurance a Good Investment?
July 11, 2012 by
Okay guys, it’s time to get all sexy and talk about life insurance. I know, I know. Keep your shirts on. Until recently I had only written this brief primer life insurance because it doesn’t apply to a lot of people under 30. But as some of us … [Read more...]
What Obama’s New Healthcare Law Means For You
June 28, 2012 by
Today's historic Supreme Court ruling upheld President Obama’s new healthcare laws (you know, "Obamacare"). This ruling included the polarizing individual mandate---the ability for the government to levy a tax on individuals who can afford health … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know About Finding Health Insurance
October 27, 2010 by
I pride myself on being a financially savvy twenty-something -- I have a budget, decent savings, a Roth IRA, and no debt. But when it came to one of the most important financial decisions I've had to make, I was clueless. I'm talking about health … [Read more...]
Think You Don’t Need Health Insurance? Think Again
November 18, 2009 by
The younger we are the more we tend to think that we are invincible and do not need health insurance. Cancer, broken bones, and weird illnesses with names that we can't pronounce are all things that happen to other people and never to us---right? … [Read more...]
Five “Forgotten” Financial Habits to Develop In Your Twenties
November 3, 2009 by
"I'm 25 and only make $30k a year. I've got student loans. I'm broke! Why should I care about investing?" I hear this all the time. When it comes to money, many of my peers (at least the ones not completely afraid of their finances) are concerned … [Read more...]
