7 Steps to a Healthy Money Relationship
We all want to have a healthy relationship with money, free from worry and financial stress, and ideally, free from debt. However, few of us have such a relationship. We... Read More
What Is a Health Savings Account?
My previous column tackled a popular workplace benefit — the Flexible Spending Account, or FSA — and why it’s an easy, tax-free way to save for medical expenses. I’ve used... Read More
What Is a Certificate of Deposit?
Certificates of deposit, or CDs, are the third leg of a trifecta of low-risk, low-return savings products offered by banks and credit unions. Like savings accounts and money market accounts,... Read More
Understanding Interest and Returns
There are a variety of terms describing components or aspects of investment performance. The type and form of return can make a difference. For example, long-term capital gains are taxed... Read More