Five ways to save on an overseas trip
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN My neighbors and I talked for weeks about their upcoming European…
Money
When changing jobs, should you leave 401(k) money behind?
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN With the average American spending only 4.6 years at any given job,…
Is a budget-billing plan from your utility company a good idea?
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN During a particularly cold winter or hot summer, you open your…
Putting together a great wedding on a budget
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Will a modern wedding endanger your finances? It doesn’t have…
Keeping the peace between adult children in estate planning
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN When you die, will your kids fight over your money? It’s an…
Keeping kids’ sports costs under control
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Most parents put countless miles on the car driving kids back and…
A year-round college-planning calendar for parents and prospective students
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Preparing your kids for college isn’t just about the money…
Americans spend an annual average of $2,746 on lunch
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN If you want to uncover new ways to save money, start by thinking…
Think twice about spending that bonus
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN When is a bonus not a bonus? When you fail to think about what that…
Your year-end financial checklist
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN It will begin soon enough – all those “beat the rush!”…
Making holidays bright – and affordable
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Already dreading what you’ll spend this holiday season? It…
Tips for first-time home buyers
BY MARISSA RIGALI, Guest Columnist Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it’s…
How the tooth fairy can teach your kids about money
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN When those first baby teeth start wobbling, you and the Tooth Fairy…
12 Ways Homeowners Can Avoid Home Improvement Rip-Offs
Teresa Mears, Contributor // U.S. News & World Report “It’s beyond just…
Money prep for prospective parents
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN It costs parents an average of $245,340 to raise a child from birth…
Getting your home ready to sell
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN As the economy improves, today’s sellers are facing a very…
Make sure your freshman gets a money-smart college start
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Does your college-bound freshman know how to handle money at school?…
Over 50? Supersize your retirement savings
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN If you’re over age 50 and not sure whether you’re going…