Save With a Plan

Today, I participated in a Cooperative Extension Twitter chat for America Saves Week ( ASW ). The theme of the Twitter chat and its accompanying vide…

Four Strategies to Increase Your Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings

In addition to earning a higher Social Security benefit (e.g., by working longer and delaying benefits), one of the most powerful ways that people ca…

Tips to Save Money on Valentine’s Day and Year-Round

I recently participated on a panel for a Twitter chat titled How to Spend Valentine’s Day on a Budget , sponsored by Experian. Below are some tips th…

Four Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

I recently attended a seminar called Identifying and Avoiding Scams . The speaker, a bank fraud specialist, described three key steps: know the types…