Young Americans are trying to ‘unlearn’ the financial habits they picked up from their parents Most of us adopt habits from older generations, either because of what we’re taught or because of observations that lead us to believe certain behaviors are “normal.” This can be especially true when it comes to managing money since there […]
During an episode of “Ask KT and Suze Anything,” personal finance expert Suze Orman criticized a 72-year-old caller’s financial advisor for bad advice about switching insurance policies. Here’s what happened during the podcast. Orman is a celebrated author and financial advisor known for her blunt but fair advice. During an episode of the “Ask KT […]
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Recent high school graduates got the chance to get help with last-minute FAFSA needs at Science Hill High School on Monday during a “FAFSA Frenzy”. Director of a University of Tennessee organization named Knox Access, Allison Johnson, told News Channel 11 that the event’s goal is multi-faceted: to keep Tennessee […]
Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings Koski both were late starters in the financial independence movement.Bill Yount BI spoke to three late starters in the financial independence movement. They started to save and invest in their 40s and 50s and set themselves up for early retirement. Their strategies range from safe investments to living minimally to […]
Biden’s campaign manager had a call with around 40 of his top financial backers on Sunday, NBC reports. Julie Chavez Rodriguez said Biden stepping aside would mean the war chest would get redistributed, per NBC. And the lion’s share would go to Kamala Harris, she said, with a smaller amount going to the DNC. President […]
Major Goolsby’s, one of Milwaukee’s best-known bars, finds itself on both sides of the hard and soft security zones for the Republican National Convention. Located at the corner of North Vel R. Phillips Avenue and West Kilbourn Avenue, Goolsby’s will be open throughout the massive event which runs July 15-18. But getting inside will be […]
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) clinics to guide high school students with completing the applications will be provided by the Education Equalizer Foundation. The foundation received a $10,000 Grant from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Education Credit Management Corporation’s (ECMC) Student Support Strategy program, officials say. Part of the […]
Mediapunch / Shutterstock.com Suze Orman is sounding the alarm on a looming “financial pandemic” as Americans eclipse $1 trillion in total credit card debt. She worries that many households won’t be able to keep up with their payments and that the government won’t bail them out. That means if you have debt, Orman says you’ll […]
Dave Ramsey Advises Woman To ‘Choose Your Pain, Or It Will Choose You’ When She Realizes Her Financial Situation Is Not Sustainable During an episode of the Dave Ramsey Show, a concerned caller asked personal finance expert Dave Ramsey what to do after realizing her financial situation was not sustainable. Here’s what Ramsey advised. Don’t […]
Buba1955 / iStock.com Money is power, and right now, you may want more of it. If you’re tired of working at a job that’s not your dream, it’s time to start working toward financial freedom. Defined as having the financial means to enjoy yourself without holding a traditional job, financial freedom can change everything. Getting […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Election Commission on Tuesday granted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump a second 45-day extension to file personal financial disclosures. Trump had initially been due to report on his personal financial situation to the Federal Election Commission on May 15 but was granted an extension until July 1 on request. […]
kate_sept2004 / iStock.com You might think that people in the upper middle class — they who generally earn anywhere from $150,000 to $250,000 a year — have it all figured out. But even upper middle class earners sometimes make mistakes along the way. In some cases, they’ll look back on their financial journey and think […]