Personal Finance

Let’s roll back the clock to late 2001 and 2002. I was gearing up to graduate from college in that period and the economy was in the midst of a serious recession. Jobs were scarce, and I was lucky enough to lean on a couple of wonderful mentors who helped …

Photo by Willy Barton / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives in many ways, some temporary and others likely permanent. Brick-and-mortar retailers have been hit particularly hard by shutdowns and stay-at-home orders, with another company filing for bankruptcy protection seemingly every week. Many of these retailers plan to …

Sometimes emergencies happen in life, and the best advice I have for everyone is to plan as though an emergency will happen sooner rather than later. Start building an emergency fund now, so that you have cash when things go awry and you really need it. That’s great advice, of …

Photo by DenisNata / Shutterstock.com We take many steps — incessant hand-washing, wearing face masks, staying 6 feet from everybody — in our seemingly never-ending efforts to keep the coronavirus away. But for many people, one vulnerable part of the body — the eyes — goes unprotected. Experts say it …

Photo by tommaso79 / Shutterstock.com An aspirin a day might keep some heart troubles away, but it could invite another health risk, according to new findings. Taking low doses of aspirin raises the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding by 47%, and increases the risk of intracranial bleeding by 34%, according to …

Grusho Anna / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus pandemic is changing how we work, learn, communicate — and spend our leisure time. As countless families swap summer vacation plans for staycation plans, backyards are becoming stars of the show. If your yard, porch, patio, deck or balcony has been an afterthought for …

A couple of months ago, I shared an article on how to start a garden without a back yard, which included a general guide to gardening that works whether you happen to have backyard garden space or just a bit of room on a balcony or a windowsill. If you …

If you are an enthusiast of classic or luxury cars, you probably know Chubb for its reputation for excellent customer service. The company offers amenities and perks not seen at many insurers, and it’s known for giving its customers and their cars excellent treatment. That special treatment and the high-end …

A few weeks ago, I did a brief radio interview where the hosts of the program asked me whether I thought frugality and cutting expenses or investing and earning more money was more important. I thought for half a second — you have to really think on your feet with …