http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978713/navigating-2013-health-care-costs SheKnows continues our chat with personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich, and this week she lets us know how to save on out-of-pocket health care costs in 2013. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978713/navigating-2013-health-care-costs Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Kat Robinson Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/976867/housewives-and-finance SheKnows sits down with personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich to discuss what housewives need to know about their financial lives. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/976867/housewives-and-finance Living Money and finance Family spending Kat Robinson Fri, 21 Sep 2012 07:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/970621/investing-mistakes-to-avoid Investing is crucial to your retirement and your future, but not everyone actually does it. According to Chief Economist Dennis Jacobe, only 54 percent of Americans invest in the stock market. Nowadays, most choose to invest their money in real estate. Though it’s definitely a plus to own your home by the time you retire, it’s never best to put all your eggs in one basket. Diversifying is essential when it comes to planning and preparing for retirement. Also, be weary of common mistakes that people make along the way. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/970621/investing-mistakes-to-avoid Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Sarah Brooks Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964217/an-interview-with-nicole-lapin Nicole Lapin has wasted no time in her rise to the top. The youngest anchor ever at CNN and, later, CNBC, Lapin has used her smarts to help young women of any means achieve financial independence. She also spearheads a fabulous website, Recessionista.com. Here are her secrets to her soaring success. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964217/an-interview-with-nicole-lapin Living Career and Time Management Jessica Watson Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963042/do-you-need-a-financial-planner The older we get the more complicated navigating finances can become. Trying to understand health care options, retirement accounts, life insurance policies, the stock market and how much to put in a rainy-day fund can be overwhelming. Can you manage it on your own or should you invest time and money into consulting a financial planner? http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963042/do-you-need-a-financial-planner Living Career and Time Management Budgeting & Saving Jessica Watson Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/961551/transitioning-from-two-incomes-to-one Losing one of the incomes in your household can be a stress on your marriage, as well as your bank account. Whether it was a carefully made decision or the unexpected loss of a job, the psychological and financial adjustments can be overwhelming. Here are five things to expect and what you can do to ease the transition. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/961551/transitioning-from-two-incomes-to-one Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Jessica Watson Thu, 31 May 2012 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960431/ponzi-schemes-what-they-are-and-how-to-avoid-them Today I'm looking inside Ponzi schemes and how they operate, in hopes that the knowledge will keep you from ever getting involved in such a thing. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960431/ponzi-schemes-what-they-are-and-how-to-avoid-them Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Laura Carson Miller Tue, 01 May 2012 01:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957213/how-to-plan-a-home-budget The prospect of planning a home budget seems daunting. Many dread the notion of evaluating and potentially having to re-evaluate where their money is spent. In these economic times, setting a budget is more important than ever. Here are a few ideas to get you started. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957213/how-to-plan-a-home-budget Living Career and Time Management Budgeting & Saving Kat Hobza Tue, 01 May 2012 01:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957189/how-to-get-a-car-loan You've found your dream car and negotiated the price. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you're getting the best possible car loan. Here's everything you need to know to finance your vehicle. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957189/how-to-get-a-car-loan Living Career and Time Management Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 01:01:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957191/5-great-budgeting-apps We might still be feeling the effects of an economic downturn, but budgeting has never been easier. Between food costs and gas prices, it’s easy to lose sight of what costs really need to take priority in your life. Here are five great budgeting apps to help you get back on track. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957191/5-great-budgeting-apps Living Career and Time Management Christina Caldwell Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/956619/what-are-hedge-funds Have you heard of hedge funds but aren’t sure exactly what they are and how they operate? I’ll take you through the basics, so you have a better understanding of how a hedge fund attempts to make money, regardless of how the actual market is performing. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/956619/what-are-hedge-funds Living Career and Time Management Laura Carson Miller Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/952361/mom-story-i-was-homeless-with-three-young-kids Reahmaria McMillan, 31, of suburban Detroit, moved with her three young daughters to a shelter when she felt she had nowhere else to turn. Her positive attitude helped her stay focused on saving money and finding a place to live. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/952361/mom-story-i-was-homeless-with-three-young-kids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Julie Weingarden Dubin Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:32:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/949149/trading-stocks-vs-investing-in-stocks If you are not particularly interested in finance or the stock market, you may not spend a lot of time thinking about trading stocks versus investing in them. Many people might not even have a good understanding of the difference or why one might be better than the other for your lifestyle or financial goals. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/949149/trading-stocks-vs-investing-in-stocks Living Money and finance Laura Carson Miller Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:39:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/826473/10-frugal-family-fun-ideas As parents, we can easily get wrapped up planning big, elaborate and expensive outings with our children to places like the circus or amusement parks. While those events are great, there are also small, simple things that bring them just as much joy and still respect the family budget. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/826473/10-frugal-family-fun-ideas Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Suzi Milovanovic Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:40:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/824485/5-documents-you-cant-afford-not-to-organize You organize your cupboards, closet and basement once in a while, but how often do you schedule time to get your financial life straight? Despite our highly virtual society, there are still some financial documents that you must not only have on hand, but also be able to easily retrieve if needed. Jill Pollack, organizational expert, offers her advice for a clutter-free system on these five must-have documents. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/824485/5-documents-you-cant-afford-not-to-organize Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:57:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/821607/3-financial-tips-to-manage-money-in-the-new-year With a brand-new year staring us in the face, it’s likely you’ve had a few resolutions cross your mind. You know, things you want to improve, or maybe even something you might want to change completely. Along with exercise and volunteering, one of the top resolutions involves better management of our own personal finances. Here are a few New Year’s resolutions to help you manage your money. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/821607/3-financial-tips-to-manage-money-in-the-new-year Living Career and Time Management Budgeting & Saving Laura Carson Miller Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815510/5-money-mistakes-new-brides-make-1 After saying 'I do,' many new brides bask in the glow of newlywed bliss. The last thing on their mind is the fact that 9 out of 10 of them will have sole responsibility for their finances within their lifetime, between divorce and widowhood. And yet 79 percent of women have not planned for this. In the first year after a divorce, a woman's standard of living drops an average of 73 percent. To avoid becoming destitute, put a financial plan in place now and avoid these five money mistakes new brides make. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815510/5-money-mistakes-new-brides-make-1 Living Career and Time Management Budgeting & Saving Deborah Owens Sat, 22 May 2010 05:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815279/10-tips-to-prepare-for-a-layoff-1 The shaky economy has many employees fretting about their futures. Even if you think your job is secure, you’d be well-advised to prepare for unexpected job loss. Here are 10 things you can do now to be prepared in case you do get laid off. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815279/10-tips-to-prepare-for-a-layoff-1 Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Kathy A. Johnson Thu, 13 May 2010 12:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815142/e-savings-bargain-websites-that-will-save-you-money-1 Shopping online has long been known to save people money. But if you know which websites to target, you can easily double or triple your savings, and without having to splurge for bulk. Hitting up niche discount websites that focus on specific industries will assure that you get the best price possible. Keep reading for five websites that'll save you a bundle on everything from beauty and household products to food and electronics. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815142/e-savings-bargain-websites-that-will-save-you-money-1 Living Career and Time Management Budgeting & Saving Lauren Fairbanks Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-plus/articles/814239/mom-s-recession-busting-tips-5-ways-your-family-can-save-money-every-week-1 As the recession stretches its claws across the country and around the globe, everyone is feeling the pinch. So now's the time to get frugal and figure out how to do more with less. Fortunately, it's easier than you think to save money every day. And don't look for the standard advice here – we know you've already stopped the Starbucks and switched to store brands. We've got five real tips for you here – five ways your family can really save money every week. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-plus/articles/814239/mom-s-recession-busting-tips-5-ways-your-family-can-save-money-every-week-1 SheKnows Plus SheKnows Syndication Program Parenting Articles Abbi Perets