8 Ways to Save for College and Retirement
What’s the best way to save for your child’s college education and your retirement at the same time — and is it even possible? The conundrum came to my attention…
Take This Money Quiz
Here’s a quick and easy way to gauge your money-management acumen. Editor’s note: This article is part of a Next Avenue special section about women age 50+ managing their money.…
The Motley Fool: Kerry’s Expert Advice on Retirement
When it comes to retirement, most people have a picture in their minds. It may be pursuing an interest or a passion, traveling, or just putting up your feet and…
Why 50+ Women Must Take Control of Their Finances
When I ask my working girlfriends when they plan to retire, or if they plan to retire, I usually get a quizzical look — and then a shrug. Most of…
Your Job-Hunting Expenses and Your Taxes
Job-hunting deductions apply only to job searching in your current occupation. If you’re switching careers, they’re verboten. If you’re job hunting, be obsessive about saving receipts. Depending on your situation,…
7 Tips for Women Starting a Business
More and more women I know are starting their own businesses these days — often doing so by switching careers in midlife. It’s a certifiable trend. “Women are becoming more…
Kerry’s Expert Advice: Things To Do Before You Start Working From Home
No commute. No pesky interruptions. It’s just you, your computer, and a cup of hot coffee. The goal of working from home is a worthy one, but getting permission to…
3 Wise Ways to Give Kids Money
My husband and I don’t have kids or grandkids, but we do have five nieces and seven nephews. Over the years, we’ve given them books, music, jewelry and gift certificates.…
The New York Times: Getting a Senior Discount? Here’s How to Give It Away
THREE dollars can go a long way. Moviegoers 65 and older who bought tickets at the Bainbridge Cinemas or the Bainbridge Performing Arts center in Bainbridge Island, Wash., could pay…
The New York Times: A Place to Hang Your Hat
Depending on how committed their children are to the high-priced pursuit of show horses, the biggest expense for parents can be the equestrian property that goes with it. Because proximity…
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