Financial Planning Blog
February 2006 Archive
What You Need to Know About College Financial Aid
If you believe a college education is out of your reach, think again. A tremendous number of financial resources can help make your dream of a college degree a reality. Read More...
Monday February 27, 2006 | permalink
If you believe a college education is out of your reach, think again. A tremendous number of financial resources can help make your dream of a college degree a reality. Read More...
Monday February 27, 2006 | permalink
New and Improved Budget Worksheet
Based on feedback and comments from visitors to the Financial Planning site, I've revised and expanded the Budget Worksheet to include additional categories and detail. For a budget worksheet to Read More...
Sunday February 26, 2006 | permalink
Based on feedback and comments from visitors to the Financial Planning site, I've revised and expanded the Budget Worksheet to include additional categories and detail. For a budget worksheet to Read More...
Sunday February 26, 2006 | permalink
Seven Reasons You Should Contribute to Your 401(k) Plan
For most people, a 401(k) plan is the best opportunity they'll ever have to amass significant retirement income. Avoid missing the boat by dissing your 401(k). Here are the top Read More...
Friday February 24, 2006 | permalink
For most people, a 401(k) plan is the best opportunity they'll ever have to amass significant retirement income. Avoid missing the boat by dissing your 401(k). Here are the top Read More...
Friday February 24, 2006 | permalink
The Real Culprit Behind Your Urge to Splurge
If psychological factors influence your spending, credit reduction programs are like using perfume to cover body odor: they will treat only the symptoms, not the root cause. Working on the Read More...
Wednesday February 22, 2006 | permalink
If psychological factors influence your spending, credit reduction programs are like using perfume to cover body odor: they will treat only the symptoms, not the root cause. Working on the Read More...
Wednesday February 22, 2006 | permalink
What's Your Overdraft Protection Really Costing You?
Overdraft protection is a good safety net to protect you against bounced checks caused by errors in your checkbook register. These days, if you're not careful, you may be getting Read More...
Tuesday February 21, 2006 | permalink
Overdraft protection is a good safety net to protect you against bounced checks caused by errors in your checkbook register. These days, if you're not careful, you may be getting Read More...
Tuesday February 21, 2006 | permalink
Talk to Your Aging Parents About Money
It's almost inevitable: at some point your parents are going to need your help with financial or health care issues. If your parents are in their 60s or older, it's Read More...
Monday February 20, 2006 | permalink
It's almost inevitable: at some point your parents are going to need your help with financial or health care issues. If your parents are in their 60s or older, it's Read More...
Monday February 20, 2006 | permalink
Personal Finance for Unmarried Couples
You may be unwed, but don't be unwise. Single couples face unique money issues, and are less likely to plan for their financial future than married couples. Learn the top Read More...
Saturday February 18, 2006 | permalink
You may be unwed, but don't be unwise. Single couples face unique money issues, and are less likely to plan for their financial future than married couples. Learn the top Read More...
Saturday February 18, 2006 | permalink
Top Ten Money Issues for Singles
If you're single, you have only yourself to depend on for income, goal-setting, decision-making, and retirement planning, so money management and financial planning are critical. Here are the ten Read More...
Thursday February 16, 2006 | permalink
If you're single, you have only yourself to depend on for income, goal-setting, decision-making, and retirement planning, so money management and financial planning are critical. Here are the ten Read More...
Thursday February 16, 2006 | permalink
Start Investing With Very Small Amounts of Money
If you want to get started in investing but don't have a chunk of change to plop down for a signficant investment, you're not doomed to wait until your cash Read More...
Tuesday February 14, 2006 | permalink
If you want to get started in investing but don't have a chunk of change to plop down for a signficant investment, you're not doomed to wait until your cash Read More...
Tuesday February 14, 2006 | permalink
Risky Mortgages - Are They Right For You?
Rapidly rising home prices have pushed home ownership out of reach for many people, so lenders have created a whole new generation of mortgage loans, ranging from the risky to Read More...
Sunday February 12, 2006 | permalink
Rapidly rising home prices have pushed home ownership out of reach for many people, so lenders have created a whole new generation of mortgage loans, ranging from the risky to Read More...
Sunday February 12, 2006 | permalink
Building a Financial Safety Net
An emergency fund is only one aspect of a financial safety net that could save you from bankruptcy or severe financial hardship in the event of an unexpected change in Read More...
Friday February 10, 2006 | permalink
An emergency fund is only one aspect of a financial safety net that could save you from bankruptcy or severe financial hardship in the event of an unexpected change in Read More...
Friday February 10, 2006 | permalink
Building a CD Ladder to Maximize Return on Your Savings
Savings interest rates are rising, and CDs are once again looking like an attractive place to stash your cash. Get the greatest return without tying up your money for long Read More...
Wednesday February 8, 2006 | permalink
Savings interest rates are rising, and CDs are once again looking like an attractive place to stash your cash. Get the greatest return without tying up your money for long Read More...
Wednesday February 8, 2006 | permalink
Ten Tips For Late Starters To Boost Retirement Savings
If you're in your 40s or 50s with little or no retirement savings, you're in good company, but time is of the essence. Here are ten tips for boosting your Read More...
Monday February 6, 2006 | permalink
If you're in your 40s or 50s with little or no retirement savings, you're in good company, but time is of the essence. Here are ten tips for boosting your Read More...
Monday February 6, 2006 | permalink
Don't Let Student Loans Prevent You From Qualifying for a Mortgage
A recent study showed that 75% of college graduates with student loans said that student loan payments prevented them from buying a house or car. Whether you're currently a Read More...
Sunday February 5, 2006 | permalink
A recent study showed that 75% of college graduates with student loans said that student loan payments prevented them from buying a house or car. Whether you're currently a Read More...
Sunday February 5, 2006 | permalink
The Epidemic of Affluenza: Is Your Family a Victim?
There's an epidemic sweeping the country. It's not your typical virus, but rather a highly contagious disease of epidemic overconsumption, and it's affecting both adults and young people alike. Find Read More...
Saturday February 4, 2006 | permalink
There's an epidemic sweeping the country. It's not your typical virus, but rather a highly contagious disease of epidemic overconsumption, and it's affecting both adults and young people alike. Find Read More...
Saturday February 4, 2006 | permalink
Warning: Income Tax Refund Loans Are a Rip-off
If someone offered to take part of your paycheck each pay period and hold it for you until the end of the year, then charge you a fee of up Read More...
Thursday February 2, 2006 | permalink
If someone offered to take part of your paycheck each pay period and hold it for you until the end of the year, then charge you a fee of up Read More...
Thursday February 2, 2006 | permalink
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