Whether you call it ESG investing (ESG = environmental, social & governance), socially responsible investing, sustainable investing, ethical investing, or impact investing, it’s easier than ever to opt in — so let’s discuss today!
Money Challenge: Check Your Expense Ratios
Today’s money challenge: make sure you know the expense ratios on your investments.
Money Challenge: Review Your Renewing Subscriptions
Let’s do a group money challenge, readers: are you aware of all your renewing expenses? Here’s where to check…
Tales from the Wallet: How to Start Investing
If you’re into investing in the market, how did you get started — and what would your advice be to someone who isn’t sure about how to start investing? What resources would you recommend, and how much of an initial investment do you think is necessary?
How Much Did You Spend On Your Wedding?
Here’s a fun thread for June: how much did you spend on your wedding or civil union? (And how do those choices sit in your memory?)
The Best Personal Finance Resources for Professionals
We’re rounding up some of the reader favorites for personal finance resources — have we missed any of your favorites? What do you think are the best personal finance resources for professionals?
Tales from the Wallet: Which Charities Do You Give To, and Why?
Which charities do you give to, and why? How do you determine which charities are “good”? Do you have pet causes, are you more of a generalist, or do you just give to whatever your friends are fundraising for? Do you have a set amount that you give away every year?
Tales from the Wallet: When to Buy a Second Home
A number of readers in our Money Snapshot series have noted that they own second homes — so let’s discuss. For you and yours, is it a pie in the sky idea — or something that’s on the table?
Do You Have Long-Term Disability Insurance?
Do you have long-term disability insurance through your employer? Have you increased that coverage beyond the basic level, or have you purchased more through an insurance company?
How to Calculate Your Emergency Fund
Let’s discuss emergency funds, ladies — where are you keeping yours, and how did you calculate your e-fund?
How to Take Advantage of a Bear Market (And Buy the Dip)
I’ve seen a lot of comments over the past few weeks about how to take advantage of a bear market — these are some of the moves I’m making right now.
How to Set Up Automatic Investing to Save Time and Grow Your Wealth
Automatic investing can be a great way to save time, get the advantage of dollar-cost averaging, and grow your wealth the easy way! Here’s how to set up automatic investing at online brokers like Vanguard and Schwab (updated for 2020)!