<![CDATA[Retirement]]>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 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[<em>Quartet</em> movie review: Don’t die until you die. ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981247/quartet-movie-review-dont-die-until-you-die This sage advice comes from one of the film’s stars, Billy Connolly, as he reflects on his own aging process. With septuagenarian director Dustin Hoffman at the helm, this delightful movie presents an uplifting portrait of a group of musicians as they face their own “third act”. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981247/quartet-movie-review-dont-die-until-you-die Entertainment Movies & Reviews Shanee Edwards Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:04:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Finance terms every woman should know]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/974917/finance-terms-women-should-know Nowadays, more and more women are getting involved with their family's finances instead of leaving it solely to their husbands. Knowing what goes on in the family bank account is crucial, and it's time to start working together as a team to ensure the best decisions for your family are being made. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/974917/finance-terms-women-should-know Living Money and finance Sarah Brooks Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:29:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Romney vs. Obama: Social Security and Medicare]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/975581/romney-vs-obama-on-social-security-and-retirement The time has come when Americans have to worry about retirement as soon as they land their first entry-level job — but why? We hear a constant storm of rumors that the Social Security and Medicare systems are doomed, leaving our children, grandchildren and perhaps even us to our own devices. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/975581/romney-vs-obama-on-social-security-and-retirement Entertainment Television Kortney Tenaglia Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:26:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Common financial missteps and how to protect against them ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971051/common-financial-missteps-and-how-to-protect-against-them Everyone makes financial mistakes at some point in their lifetimes. However, you can learn how to avoid some of the common missteps. Instead of losing money with financial miscues, start accumulating wealth. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971051/common-financial-missteps-and-how-to-protect-against-them Living Money and finance Kori Ellis 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 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 Tue, 01 May 2012 01:47:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Secrets of successful home budgets]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957215/secrets-of-successful-home-budgets Budgets are difficult because they seem like a recipe for failure. You go into them with the best intentions and then life throws an unanticipated expense your way, rendering your budget null and void. Still, successful budgets do exist. Here are the secrets that set them apart. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957215/secrets-of-successful-home-budgets Living Money and finance Family spending Kat Hobza Tue, 01 May 2012 01:35:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to plan a home budget]]> 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 01:22:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Common budget missteps for young couples]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957209/5-common-budget-missteps-for-couples Most couples start out with the best intentions when it comes to setting a budget, but, because they haven’t set one before, they may not have a clear sense of what to budget for. Here are five budget hints to alleviate wasted time and money with the most common mistakes young couples make. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957209/5-common-budget-missteps-for-couples Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Kat Hobza Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Working Mom 3.0: Make your money work]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/952269/working-mom-30-3-ways-to-put-your-money-to-work Becoming a stay-at-home working mom often means your financial situation changes, for better or worse. In this installment of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores three ways to make your hard-earned cash work even harder for you. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/952269/working-mom-30-3-ways-to-put-your-money-to-work Living Career and Time Management Budgeting & Saving Stephanie Taylor Christensen Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:55:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Caring for your aging parents]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/826307/the-tough-talk At some point, many parents find themselves needing to care for their children as well as their own parents. This can be a difficult situation that requires some tough talks and serious decisions. Being prepared can make the entire process a little easier. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/826307/the-tough-talk Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Mom Tips Tiernan McKay Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:40:00 -0800 <![CDATA[5 Documents you can’t afford not to organize]]> 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 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:10:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Things you can do to prepare for retirement]]> http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/816041/5-things-you-can-do-to-prepare-for-retirement-1 The term retirement may conjure up visions of you and your gray-haired spouse strolling in a park sometime in the distant future, but don't be disillusioned. No matter what your age, you must plan for retirement because it comes up faster than you realize! Planning for the future involves putting solid strategies into place to reach your goal. Don't put it off; the most important thing is to simply begin. Here are five basic considerations to get you started preparing for retirement. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/816041/5-things-you-can-do-to-prepare-for-retirement-1 SheKnows TV SheKnows TV: Chat Pack Suzi Milovanovic Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Smart ways to spend your tax refund check]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/6935/plan-before-spending-that-tax-refund Experts say the smart way to spend your tax refund check is by paying off credit card debt and building up a savings account to help improve your credit score. It's tempting to think about buying that bigscreen TV or even getting a swimming pool installed -- but a rush to spend your income tax refund can erode the value of the refund, said Carol Young, Kansas State University Research and Extension financial management specialist. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/6935/plan-before-spending-that-tax-refund Living Career and Time Management Budgeting & Saving &nbsp;