Personal Finance

As people look for ways to donate in today’s climate without overextending their financial resources, many are getting creative and turning to providers they already use. Numerous providers partner with charities, organizations and initiatives as part of their corporate social responsibility commitment. Whether it’s through companies providing home, life or …

A few years ago, I went through a period where I longed to spend more time on one of my favorite hobbies: tabletop gaming. I really like sitting down with friends and playing a board game or a card game or a roleplaying game. The social experience, the thinking process, …

Photo by Kzenon / Shutterstock.com Simply maintaining a “safe” social distance of 6 feet may not be enough to prevent infection with the coronavirus, according to a group of 239 scientists from 32 different countries. The scientists are concerned that health experts are not adequately addressing the danger of airborne …

Photo by Nenad Cavoski / Shutterstock.com As baby boomers prepare for — or are already in — retirement, the issue of debt becomes increasingly important. Indeed, those born roughly between 1946 and 1964 are planning to work to older ages than the generations before them, and they’re less likely to …

What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question.1. CARES and relocation money2. Car financing question3. Hello Fresh or Blue Apron?4. Letting term life insurance expire5. Low-cost backpacking6. …

Once a month (or so), I share a dozen things that have inspired me to greater personal, professional, and financial success in my life. I hope they bring similar success to your life. Please enjoy the archives of earlier collections of inspirational things. 1. Robert Fritz on the path of …

New Africa / Shutterstock.com It used to be that you’d see “Made in USA” on everything from salad bowls to skirts. Those three words are tougher to find now. Many products and parts are made elsewhere, from China to Canada. But with a little scouting, it is possible to find …

cheapbooks / Shutterstock.com Books and websites are filled with lists and quizzes to help you choose a new location for retirement. But when it comes to making your own decisions, things get personal. The wrong choice could tarnish your golden years. If the following factors describe your city — or …

As our oldest child traverses his high school years, I wanted to have a plan in place that would help him begin to take his first steps into managing his own finances so that he didn’t find himself overwhelmed with the changes and unsure how to manage financial responsibility during …