Top 10 Cybersecurity Tips for Holiday Shopping For most of us, the holiday season is about friends, family, food—and shopping! Black Friday and Cyber Monday fall just after Thanksgiving in the U.S., but internationally, they are two of the busiest shopping days of the year. Unfortunately, while you’re looking for holiday deals, the bad guys… Read More
Finance
The Coronavirus Correction It has been a difficult week for investors after troubling news last weekend regarding the spread of Coronavirus beyond China. Risks of this disease turning into a global pandemic have worried investors. Since hitting an all-time high on February 19th, the S&P 500 has dropped by 12.04% – its worst weekly decline… Read More
What Does the Fed Do Now? Three Former Fed Officials Discussed the Future of Monetary Policy On Tuesday, January 24, I attended a presentation of The Chicago Council of Global Affairs entitled “The Future of Monetary Policy”. This was a discussion among Michael Moskow, former Chicago Fed President, Randall Kroszner,… Read More
7 Banking Tips for Young Millennials Once you start receiving your first paychecks after graduation, knowing how to spend or save your money wisely can be tough. While you may be able to do your banking with just a few taps on your phone, managing money well is much more complicated. Here are a few… Read More
How to Budget When You Have Seasonal Income Rewarding careers don’t always come with a steady paycheck. For people who work in agriculture, construction, tax preparation, entertainment, landscaping or other types of freelance and seasonal businesses, income may vary wildly depending on the time of year. This uneven cash flow makes budgeting especially challenging, but it’s… Read More
How to Give Your Finances a Spring Cleaning Ah, spring! It’s the season of renewal, when we can count on longer and brighter days, the return of baseball and the urge to get the house in order. That goes for many people’s financial houses as well. Spring is a good time to comb through your… Read More
Getting Hitched Doesn’t Need to Mean Marrying Finances Marriage generally implies that two homes and lives become one. Should it also involve a complete merging of earnings, assets and expenses? With money arguments being one of the leading causes of failed marriages, combining finances can be scary. For some couples it’s the right approach, but… Read More
5 Financial Resolutions For The New Year A brand new year provides the perfect opportunity to make meaningful life changes, including improved financial wellness. These five financial resolutions can help get your year off to a promising start. 1. Get on a Budget Take charge of your finances by creating a budget. Start by calculating… Read More
First Job? Here’s How To Set Your Finances Up For Life Landing that first job means having a regular influx of cash, but steady work alone doesn’t guarantee financial health. Here’s how to build the foundation for lifetime financial security. Get on Budget It truly doesn’t pay to wing it. Budgeting is the most effective… Read More