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Confessions of a Trust Fund Baby
Every month, money drops into my checking account. It’s a middle class salary, untaxed, and it’s contingent on nothing. More
Generation Cry: Why I Can (Kinda-Sorta) Defend Gen Y
Is my generation—Gen Y—insanely entitled or hopelessly misunderstood? A little bit of both, if you ask me. More
The Dreaded Question: What Are Your Salary Expectations?
Whether it’s a blank field in an application, or a question from a flesh-and-blood recruiter, what should you say? More
Are Target-Date Funds a Good Fit for Your Retirement Strategy?
A no-hassle strategy for retirement: Who wouldn’t want that? But is a one-size-fits-all plan really the best choice? More
The Day I Decided to Become a Certified Financial Planner™
When my mother passed away unexpectedly, I learned just how much help we all need with our money. More
Are You an Over-Giver? When Generosity Is Bad for Your Friendships
Generosity can actually hurt your friendships: Find out if you’re an over-giver, or if you know one. More
Should You Negotiate a Severance Agreement?
Some situations call for severance pay. Here are the three times that money is open to negotiation. More