Cheryl Lock

About


Cheryl Lock has been writing and editing for six years now, and has covered topics including travel, politics, health, food, literature and more. It was at her last gig as assistant editor at Parents magazine working on money stories that she realized her passion for helping parents navigate family life while still saving some cash.Cheryl has a savings account specifically for home goods, because it's really important for her to love her home environment. She’s never sorry when she spends money on something that makes her place feel more inviting!Follow Cheryl Lock on Twitter: @cmlock42

Posts by Cheryl Lock

Can Women Save the Economy?

A new paper finds that overall GDP in the U.S. would grow by 5% if females matched males in this employment category. More

You Need How Much to Cover This in Retirement?

Good news: estimated health costs for retirees have declined … but there’s also bad news. More

10 Worst Places to Retire

A new study finds that retirees would do best to steer clear of these states. More

Student Loan Debt Thwarts Grads’ Goals

A new report shows that student loan debt prevents borrowers from reaching life’s milestones. More

What Did Our Kids Learn From the Recession?

A new report reveals what high school seniors knew about money six years ago compared to what they know today. More

How Much Do You Value Your Mother?

Long hours, low salary … a new survey asks people what they’d pay someone else to do their mom’s job. More

Would You Get Inked for a Raise?

Employees at this company are looking at a decent bump in pay if they are willing to get a corporate logo tattoo. More

A Win for Parents at Yahoo

Perhaps to compensate for her no-remote-work policy, Marissa Mayer is now offering some pretty sweet benefits. More

Wedding Costs Climb … for Guests

Planning to see a friend tie the knot? It may be a little tougher on your wallet this year. More

5 Eyebrow-Raising College Scholarships

Some opportunities to get money for college are a little out there—like awards for vegetarians. More