Interest rates are as low as they’ve ever been, and Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, has said they’ll remain that way until mid-2013. This morning on Today, I talked about what this means for car loans, HELOCs, and CDs — and how you can benefit from these low rates. To see these tips and more, check out the video clip below.
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This morning on Today‘s Money 911, we took questions from Twitter, where the main concern seemed to be about IRAs: What are the penalties for withdrawing from an IRA? Can you transfer funds from a 401(k) to an IRA? For the answers to these questions — plus whether or not you should consider purchasing a time-share — check out the video clip below.
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According to the National Federation of Retailers, parents will spend up to $600 on school supplies for the 2011-2012 school year. This morning on Today, I talked about how you can cut those costs. To see why you should avoid that Justin Bieber backpack, check out the video clip below.
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This morning on Today‘s Money 911, we took questions from Twitter, and talked about everything from saving for college, paying for a divorce attorney and filing for bankruptcy. To see these tips and more, check out the video clip below.
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There are so many possible unexpected strains on your wallet: helping adult children, a loss of a job or a sudden health emergency. Are you ready for those situations when they arise? In my latest American Express OPEN Forum article, I tell you how you can plan for unexpected scenarios and soften the financial blow after the fact.
I recently learned that 3 out of 4 Americans feel that the pace of society is making it harder for them to achieve their long-term financial goals. In this week’s New York Daily News column, I provide some tips that can help make it easier to spend less, save more, and accomplish any other financial goals you may have.
According to a recent study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, working for a few extra years to save money for retirement might not be helping us as much as we think it is. However, there are some things we can do to counter this news. Check out my latest New York Daily News column, where I give some tips on how to better prepare for retirement.
According to the National Council on Aging, one in three senior citizens feels economically insecure. In my latest New York Daily News column, I provide some tips on how to overcome this situation and prepare for a secure retirement.
This morning on Today I sat down with a mother of three who is looking to shape up her finances and stop living from paycheck to paycheck. To see the tips I gave her, check out the video clip below.
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Check out my new wowOwow post here – in it, I tell you how five small changes to your financial habits can save you thousands of dollars and help boost your nest egg.
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