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?
Tales from the Wallet: When to Buy a Second Home
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 Change Your Spending in a Recession
Wondering how to change your spending in a recession? Same, girl — let’s discuss.
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.
What is Your Annual Clothing Budget?
What is your annual clothing budget for 2020 — and how will you keep track? Do you already know how you want to spend that budget in terms of “holes” in your wardrobe?
Tales from the Wallet: How Do You and Your Partner Talk About Money?
Do you have a my money/your money approach to your marriage or partnership? How often do you talk about money — and when in your relationship (dating, engagement) did you start to talk about money?
12 Easy Ways to Stop Shopping
It happens to all of us — sometimes you just need to rein in your purchasing. So here are 12 easy tips for how to stop shopping…
Do Professionals Like Lawyers Need a Nice Car?
Do professionals like lawyers need a nice car to impress clients?
How to Automate Your Savings to Amortize Big Expenses and Save Money
What are your best tips on how to automate your savings? How much each month do you send to automatic savings (versus automatic investments)? Do you save for specific big expenses (like bills you know are coming), breaking them into smaller chunks each month, or are you just saving for a future nebulous expense like a downpayment or wedding?
The Money Snapshot: A Chemist in New Jersey Shares Thoughts on Student Loans, Mortgages, & More!
Huge thanks to reader P, a 29-year-old married chemist living in NJ, for sharing her money snapshot with us!
Tales from the Wallet: How Much Money Do You Need to Be Happy?
The latest studies say $105K is the “optimal salary” for happiness for Americans — do you agree with that?
