Author: Kim Franke-Folstad
6 investment risk management strategies
We take risks all the time Risk is everywhere, every day. Some people take steps to protect themselves and manage that risk. Others leave it up …
US Recession History: Reviewing past market contractions
From time to time, media outlets that cover financial news will report rumblings of a coming recession. And that can be a little nerve-jangling. The potential …
7 ways to avoid monthly account maintenance fees
Have you ever heard the old saying, “Penny wise and pound foolish”? It’s a little knock at folks who tend to be frugal about small expenditures …
4 ways to pay for your child’s tuition
If you’re a parent who has always dreamed of sending your child to college someday, you’re probably well aware that tuition costs have increased pretty drastically over the …
How to save money from your salary
Americans are notoriously bad at saving money. Not just in the traditional sense, for the big stuff we want, like a car, college, a home and …
How much money should I spend on rent?
Maybe you can’t afford to buy a house just yet. Maybe you prefer renting to buying. Or maybe you’re just waiting for the right home to …
What percentage of income should I save?
Putting a portion of every paycheck into savings can be an important step toward building financial security. Parents, financial professionals and TV pundits like to press …
