Tag Archives: debt
401(k) contributions
Should I pause my 401(k) contributions and divert the money to an emergency fund? If you don’t save for emergencies and a major financial shock occurs — and it will — you’ll probably rely on debt to bail yourself out. … Continue reading
Loveable Debt
Anyone who has ever been in a relationship knows that money can cause stress and dissonance in even the most loving partnerships. And one of the biggest financial concerns that can cause strife? Debt. While getting on the same page with … Continue reading
Lending to Family or Friends?
DON’T lend money. Gift it DO create boundaries around whom you support DO offer other ways to help DON’T cosign a loan
How Much Did You Spend On Your Wedding?
“My daughter got married last year. She and her husband chose to go to a lawyer’s office and save their money to buy a house. They are now in a lovely home and don’t have any regrets. You did not … Continue reading
Allowance
Getting an allowance as a child made me a better money manager, but for all the wrong reasons,” a Virginia reader wrote. “I was the oldest child and was given an allowance of $5 a week (1962-68) to cook for my … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 