Jean Chatzky’s Money Tips for Women
“First and foremost, for us, the life we want to create is the target, while money is the tool that helps us achieve it. For many men, it is the other way around.”
A New Look at Vacation Spots Years Later
“Once you have been to a place, you have a feel for it,” Cliff says. “As you get older, you appreciate the subtleties a little more. You have done all the tourist stuff but getting to walk in the neighborhoods and feeling like you are living there by going to the grocery stores and markets, is the magic. You’re part of the fabric of the culture and not just a tourist.
Consumer Reports Features Kerry’s Advice On Work And Retirement
How to Protect Your Retirement Portfolio in a Market Downturn. Make these moves now to safeguard your investments against volatility
Why Young Women Can’t Ignore Saving for Retirement
For Lindsay Corner, 25, saving for retirement has a greater urgency than for many of her peers. “None of my girlfriends talk about it, but I feel fairly confident about managing money and finances,” Ms. Corner said. “I learned about it from my parents and, in college, I studied accounting and finance and took a […]
Here’s What Women Want in a Financial Adviser
Shortly after we got married, my husband set up an appointment with his financial adviser for us to discuss the blending of our financial lives. It was an eye-opener. His adviser barely made eye contact with me after the initial introduction and addressed all his remarks to my husband. Bristling and insulted, I pledged never […]
How Freelance Workers Can Manage Their Money Wisely
Fluctuations in pay make it tricky to set aside the correct amount for your yearly tax bills. When I filed my 2017 taxes last month, I was reminded what a scramble that process can be for freelancers like me. It’s not uncommon for self-employed workers to have to write big checks in April to cover […]
D.C. Home Prices All About Federal Power
Living near the seat of federal power has always been a good bet for home buyers, but have you seen Washington real estate prices lately? No doubt, multimillion-dollar purchases from the new batch of wealthy Trump administration home buyers delivered a lucrative jolt to the greater D.C. housing market last year. Well-heeled Trump aides all […]
Here’s How To Protect Your Money If Your Marriage Is in Jeopardy
The author of Money Confidence shares the important steps to protect your finances if your relationship is on the verge of collapse. Women whose partners die may have had little warning or time to prepare to take charge of their financial affairs. But if your marriage is heading for divorce, you can get your act together ahead […]
What Financial Documents You Need to Keep
I know where all my important papers are from paid utility bills to bank and investment account statements to my birth certificate and will. But, to be honest, I’m not sure anyone else does. And when my husband was leaving on a month-long trip to China recently, it struck me that I didn’t know where […]
Kerry featured on “Boomers Rock”
In this podcast, Kerry talks to Tom Matt via “Boomers Rock” radio on a range of topics from women and money to job search and finding a job you love. Enjoy! “Money Confidence” Kerry Hannon – Episode 610 Why should I listen to this episode? Kerry Hannon knows her stuff. She is (in my humble opinion) THE nationally […]
