by bookshepherd_admin | May 16, 2009 | Money $marts
Can money buy happiness? Yours—or a close friend or loved one? Most think so, especially the young and those who have received lump sums that usually come as gifts or through inheritances. Truth be told, it doesn’t last long for many. It’s easy to say,...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 16, 2009 | Money $marts
Most parents will experience a time when their kids are anxious to be on their own. And sometimes it’s only because they want their own “place”, free from parental oversight. Freedom, they think, is bliss—no one to answer to, but themselves. And to this end, they...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 16, 2009 | Money $marts
The media is loaded with reports of pensions going the way of the Do-Do bird. With the recent bankruptcy filing of Delta Airlines, no one knows what Delta’s employees will get when it comes time to retire. What they do know is that it won’t be what they thought it...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 16, 2009 | Money $marts
Planning for your money future begins with planning today. It also includes planning for the unexpected. We are not a paperless society. Most families have junk drawers—the place where you throw all the warranties and miscellaneous documents that you will file...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 16, 2009 | Money $marts
You’re getting married. Terrific. In addition to all of the plans and preparations for the big day, take some time to review and discuss your finances. Here’s some tips to lead the way: • Take an interest in your finances. Now, not later. Make sure both of you are...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 16, 2009 | Money $marts
In my last article, I identified the first 5 of 10 fears that I wrote about in my book, 10 Smart Money Moves for Women. They were the Fear of Being Poor, the Fear of Losing Money, the Fear of Looking Stupid, the Fear of Talking About Money, and the Fear of Making...
