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6 Strategies for Young Adults to Save More in 2012
11:30AM 2/07/2012
Saving doesn't come easily for us young adults. Entry-level salaries don't give you a lot to work with, and we tend to spend what we make. But don't worry: We're not doomed to frivolity and financial ruin. Here's how you can start saving smart.
Readers' Tips for Financial Renewal, Part 1: Ideas for Smart Saving
10:56AM 1/30/2012
A few weeks ago, we asked DailyFinance readers for their best tips for putting your financial house in order. Many were quick to note that the foundation of financial security lies in being ready when disaster hits. Here are some of their best suggestions for planning for those rainy days.
There are many roads to financial security, but whatever path you follow, there are some mandatory steps everyone ought to take along the way. Alexa von Tobel, founder of LearnVest.com, cuts through the thicket of advice to give us her essential keys to sound money management.
Savings Experiment: New Year's Resolutions
11:15AM 1/03/2012
As you ring in the New Year, you'll probably make some personal resolutions, like "lose weight" or "volunteer more." These are sound goals, but don't forget to add saving money to the list. Learning how to save money will offer you peace of mind, so you'll basically be checking off two resolutions for the price of one. Read on for detailed information on how to budget effectively.
7 Financial New Year's Resolutions You Should Keep
12:40PM 12/29/2011
Every January, we plan to make changes, and we often don't succeed. Let's make this New Year's different: Here are seven fairly simple resolutions recommended by the financial experts for getting you on a firmer fiscal footing in 2012.
Help Your Kids Save While They're Still in School
1:10PM 11/02/2011
So your resident college student is knee-deep in student loans, tuition, fees and rent payments. But infusing her bank account will sap the funds you have earmarked for your retirement. What's a concerned parent to do? Help her start building up some savings of her own. Here's how:
When Does It Make Sense to Pay Off a Mortgage?
6:00AM 10/17/2011
Paul, 62, is like a lot of people near retirement: He wants a safe place to invest his money. But the interest rates on savings accounts barely keep up with inflation. Would it make sense to pay off a mortgage instead? DailyFinance's Laura Rowley reports.
Out of Work Man Asks: Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?
10:30AM 9/21/2011
Nicholas, 60, is a paralegal who has been jobless for more than a year, and is worried about the possibility of losing his home in rural Pennsylvania. If he depletes his savings and cashes out of a life insurance policy, he can pay off his mortgage. But is that the smartest move?
What's More Important: Saving or Paying Down Debts?
7:00AM 9/03/2011
For many households, it's a personal fiance dilemma: Should they try to pay down debt first, or build up savings? In the aftermath of the Great Recession, opinions have clearly tipped toward the ditch-your-debt side. But that's not always the right answer.
Retirement Savings, Part Three: Alternatives to Employer Plans
3:30PM 7/01/2011
Retirement, Bank of America, Charles Schwab, Personal Finance
First, we covered how to manage employer-sponsored retirement plans like 401(k)s. Next, we explored what to do if you've lost your job, and with it your access to a plan. In part three, we explore options for the unemployed, self-employed and those who are otherwise locked out of employer-offered retirement plans.
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