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My Kid Saves More Than Your Kid
I’ve witnessed dads brag to each other about their sons’ athletic prowess, and mothers boast about their daughters’ brilliant science project. But I’ve never, in my life, heard a parent go on and on...
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Are You Financially Prepared for a Natural Disaster?
After Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, I was surprised to learn that homeowner’s insurance didn’t cover much of the damage. I dug into the topic for a series on NPR and learned that the government’s...
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What to Know About Giving on the Go
Texting makes it simple to donate to a charity. Just know three things first! Beth tackles this topic for her latest column in the February issue of Redbook magazine—on newsstands now. The post What to...
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How Parents Influence Their Child’s Future Income
Parents often hope that their kids will surpass them when it comes to success. But is there a way to guarantee it? Previous studies have shown that one key influencer on kids’ success is their parents’...
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In Any Language, Money Education Matters
When I think about why it’s important to teach kids about money, I tend to focus on the payoff for individuals… I mean, life is a whole lot better if you don’t have to worry about how you’re going to...
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Read This Before You Push Your Deadbeat Millennial Out of the House
More and more adult children are moving home with mom and dad. Find out why that might make smart financial sense, in Beth’s latest for Money Magazine. Read the article at Money.com. The post Read...
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How Fantasy Football Teaches You All You Need to Know About Investing
You might have fantasy stud running back David Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals in your lineup putting up big points. (Getty Images) Five weeks into the NFL season, fantasy football managers are either...
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Hidden Charges at Life’s Final Checkout Counter [Infographic]
Just like at a car dealership, the sticker price at the funeral home is just the beginning. When confronting the death of a loved one or (gulp) planning for your own, you should know all the unexpected...
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How to Financially Prepare for a Natural Disaster
This weekly column gets down to the nitty-gritty, offering advice on the trickiest personal finance problems life throws at us. Roll up your sleeves; this could get messy. “I recently relocated from...
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How do I make sure my fiancé and I are on the same financial page before we...
Need to have a financial heart-to-heart or hold a delicate money negotiation? In this weekly column, you’ll learn how to keep your relationships—and finances—healthy and happy by talking openly about...
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What’s the money question that keeps you up at night?
Sometimes it’s surprising how differently each generation approaches money. Sometimes it’s shocking how alike we all are. Each week, we spur a money conversation by posing a new personal finance...
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How to throw a budget wedding—without starting any family feuds
According to a recent survey by wedding site The Knot, the average price of a wedding in the U.S. has shot up to $35,329. With the average salary in this country hovering around a similar mark of...
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The Financial Flip: How do I help my aging parents manage their money better?
Each week, Beth takes on a tricky new money question—and offers expert advice on how to resolve it and how to talk it over in positive and constructive ways. The Situation “My parents are retired and...
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Hands off the 401(k)
“One day Harold heard about a brand-new retirement plan that would allow him to set aside up to half of his income—then about $30,000 a year—in a tax-free account. When he told his wife, she panicked....
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Your Move: Obamacare open enrollment starts today
“‘Consumers are unclear whether the marketplaces still exist, whether they still have an obligation to get coverage, whether the mandate exists, whether they can get financial assistance,’ said Kelley...
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Money Order: How to prioritize your savings and debts [Infographic]
Being a grown-up means having a million financial obligations, all competing for a piece of your paycheck. You can’t possibly erase that credit card debt and save up for an emergency—at the same time....
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Yes, freelancers, you can save for retirement, too!
If you’re a freelancer working in the much-discussed “gig economy”, I don’t need to sell you on the perks: You’re your own boss. You set your own hours. Your commute sometimes takes 10 seconds (hello,...
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Infographic: How to invest and grow your retirement savings
You know you should be saving for retirement—but who can make heads or tails of all the investment products or the alphabet soup of finance-speak? With help from The Seeds of Retirement, you’ll get up...
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Should your parents un-retire?
Last time I visited my father, he told me he wants to go back to work. He says he’s bored, but I suspect money’s tighter than he wants to admit. My mom and dad split up while I was in college, so he’s...
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