<![CDATA[Financial Planning]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Can you save for retirement if you don't have a job?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/992841/can-you-save-for-retirement-if-you-dont-have-a-job How can you plan for retirement when you don’t have a job? Tucking money away for your future is a good financial move not only when you are working. We’ve got some tips for ways to save at any stage of the game. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/992841/can-you-save-for-retirement-if-you-dont-have-a-job Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Sherri Kuhn Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:17:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Our favorite online money management programs]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/980953/online-money-management-programs It's a brand new year, and you're ready to create a spending plan to keep you motivated to save each month. Try one of these online management programs to help you track where your money is going. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/980953/online-money-management-programs Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Jessica Watson Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:47:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Easy ways to improve your credit score]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/980487/easy-ways-to-improve-your-credit-score Establishing good credit is necessary in today's world. If yours isn't as high as you'd like it, there are some simple things you can do to raise your score. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/980487/easy-ways-to-improve-your-credit-score Living Money and finance Sarah Brooks Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:29:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Stay at home, work from home or career gal: The financial impact]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/980417/financial-impact-of-lifestyle Whether you are staying home with the kids, working at home or doing the daycare drop off each day, there are financial and emotional challenges with each. Balancing your checkbook according to your lifestyle is never an easy task. Here's what women have to say about how they make it work. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/980417/financial-impact-of-lifestyle Holidays & Seasons New Year's New Year - Your Career Jessica Watson Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Debt breakdown: Is being-debt free a realistic goal?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/979989/is-debt-free-a-realistic-goal We help you understand your debt profile in order to evaluate what balances are realistic and how to best manage large purchases like homes and college educations. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/979989/is-debt-free-a-realistic-goal Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Kat Robinson Mon, 17 Dec 2012 03:08:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Get financially fit for 2013 with a year-end financial review]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/979653/year-end-financial-review Are you in need of some financial guidance? Before you make your fiscal resolutions and goals for 2013, here are a few tips to guide your 2012 personal finance review. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/979653/year-end-financial-review Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Kat Robinson Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Financial accounts every child should have]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/976259/financial-accounts-every-child-should-have When it comes to your children and their future, you can never be too prepared. Start thinking now about what it is you want to provide for them financially as they get older. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/976259/financial-accounts-every-child-should-have Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Sarah Brooks Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Lindsey Pollak shares her expert career advice]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/974363/lindsey-pollak-shares-expert-career-advice If you are just finishing college, completely immersed in finding a perfect job or waiting tables until the career of your dreams comes along, Lindsey Pollak can lead you to success. An expert on helping Generation Y make the most out of their career choices, Lindsey shares her most sought-after tips with SheKnows readers. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/974363/lindsey-pollak-shares-expert-career-advice Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Jessica Watson Mon, 01 Oct 2012 02:33:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Best college savings plans]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971577/best-college-savings-plans College expenses are rising, so find the best savings plan and be prepared! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971577/best-college-savings-plans Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: Money & Career Vicki Clinebell Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:41:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Working with your teen to save for college]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971575/working-with-your-teen-to-save-for-college If a college education is the goal, encourage your teen to help save for expenses. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971575/working-with-your-teen-to-save-for-college Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: Money & Career Vicki Clinebell Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:07:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Reasons every parent should have life insurance]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971583/5-reasons-every-parent-should-have-life-insurance The death of a parent can leave children without options if there's no insurance coverage. Responsible parents should have a plan in place. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971583/5-reasons-every-parent-should-have-life-insurance Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: Money & Career Vicki Clinebell Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:51:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Retirement fund vs. college fund -- planning for the future]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971569/retirement-fund-vs-college-fund-planning-for-the-future Planning for retirement and saving for your children's college simultaneously can be a challenge. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971569/retirement-fund-vs-college-fund-planning-for-the-future Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: Money & Career Vicki Clinebell Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:15:00 -0700 <![CDATA[The best rewards credit cards]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/970155/the-best-rewards-credit-cards Tired of spending money and seeing nothing but debit transactions on your bank statement? Let us help you decide which rewards credit card is best for your lifestyle. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/970155/the-best-rewards-credit-cards Living Money and finance Kat Robinson Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:11:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Tips for keeping your retirement plan on track]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/809644/tips-for-keeping-your-retirement-plan-on-track How are you doing on that retirement plan? If you haven't made plans yet, it's not too late. All you need is a plan and the willpower to make a sacrifice or two here and there. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/809644/tips-for-keeping-your-retirement-plan-on-track Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Nina Spitzer Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Thrifty tips for young professionals in the big city]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963884/thrifty-tips-for-young-professionals-in-the-big-city Living in one of the great cities of the world and making enough money to enjoy it, even frugally, can be very exciting. You probably have access to better entertainment, trendier nightspots and a greater variety of food than you have ever had before. But how can you enjoy the city without going broke? Here are five simple tips that will help to reduce your spending while still letting you get the most out of the big city. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963884/thrifty-tips-for-young-professionals-in-the-big-city Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Sarah Fudin Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Do you need a financial planner?]]> 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 Tue, 01 May 2012 01:48:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Common budget missteps for families ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957183/5-common-budget-missteps-for-families We know budgeting can be a drag, but a smart family budget is essential to help you realize your personal and financial goals. The key is to get it right up front. Here are five common missteps to avoid when creating your household budget. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957183/5-common-budget-missteps-for-families Living Money and finance Family spending Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 01:29:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to lower your tax payments]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957193/how-to-lower-your-tax-payments Unless you want a knock on the door from Uncle Sam, there’s no way to get around paying your taxes. There’s simply a cost to living and making money in the United States. However, we can show you plenty of ways to lower your tax payments that are actually beneficial to you or others in the long run. Here’s how. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957193/how-to-lower-your-tax-payments Living Career and Time Management Christina Caldwell Tue, 01 May 2012 01:01:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Great budgeting apps]]> 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 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:58:00 -0800 <![CDATA[5 New Year’s financial resolutions]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/822103/5-new-years-financial-resolutions New Year's resolutions are on the top of most of our minds, and while losing 10 pounds may or may not happen, your financial goals for the new year shouldn't fall to the wayside. In a strong economy, financial goals are important, but a tumultuous economic climate calls for an even more stringent focus on keeping those money-oriented aims from being DOA in 2011. Here are five New Year’s financial resolutions to keep this year. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/822103/5-new-years-financial-resolutions Living Career and Time Management Budgeting & Saving Lauren Fairbanks Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:57:00 -0800 <![CDATA[3 Financial tips to manage money in the New Year]]> 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