Personal Finance 2019
12 Stories • Available January 2019
Useful And Reusable Tips
I have to admit to being a bit of a gadget freak. I'm drawn to tools and devices that do cool things. And when I discover that cool includes being a money saver, that turns a purchase into an inv
Millenials
a shoe-string budget Terry Savage Creatros.com Time is money. And the millennial generation, which is now making headlines for its low savings rate, seems to have missed that lesson completely. A
How Risky Is It To Buy Cryptocurrency?
Dear Carrie: I was at a dinner party recently, and several of my friends were talking about how much money they had made on bitcoin. I'm thinking about investing in cryptocurrency, too, but I'm co
Freedom From Financial Fretting
Stressing about your budget? You're not the only one worrying about money. A survey of 1,000 Americans over 30 shows that while 66 percent of them have a budget, 70 percent have a tough time st
Not-so-sketchy Side Hustles
Side hustles can be very appealing. They're flexible, give you a chance to be your own boss and help you earn extra cash. Still they can be challenging. With many side hustles, workers use the
Crazy-clever Credit Cards
Credit cards were created as a tool for financial freedom, but we often find them to be a source of stress and anxiety. Chances are you've winced when swiping for a hefty purchase or closed one e
Budgeting For Health
As part of their New Year's resolutions, many decide to elevate their efforts toward personal health and wellness. This often includes a fitness plan, backed by a "healthy" diet. But what is a he
The Rule Of 72
Dear Mr. Berko: Could you please explain how the rule of 72 works for growing the principal and income value in a stock portfolio? I've been out of college for nine years. I am 30 years old and h
Where Credit Is Due
As a kid in elementary school, almost nothing was scarier than the possibility of getting a bad mark on your permanent record. No one wants to be labeled a "problem." And though your missteps in
Treat Yo'self
Sometimes we can get so caught up in the day-to-day demands of life that we end up tired, distracted and just not feeling cared-for. With so many bills and expenses, stashing money aside to spen
The Global Economy And You
Politics perturb people -- well, at least most of them. According to Scott Rasmussen of Rasmussen Reports, "Just 12 percent of voters discuss politics on a daily basis." To a majority of people
Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe
It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you. With the proliferation of scams and frauds committed over the internet, by phone, through the mail and even face-to-face, it's hard to know
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