by Jackie Beck

Leaving a job — voluntarily or otherwise — can be chaotic. And amidst the chaos there are things to consider that you probably don’t think of at any other time. Here are the basics on what to do when you leave your job. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Many times we don’t even realize that we’re living beyond our means. We’re making our car and credit card payments on time each month, so we’re doing great. (Or so we think.)

It’s only when something unexpected or drastic happens that the reality hits. We lose our jobs, and it takes longer than we’d ever imagined to find a new one. Or we’re hit with medical bills. Suddenly we can’t seem to make ends meet any longer, and we wish we didn’t have those bills. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

“They”, “them”, and “everybody” are some of the biggest advice-givers out there — especially when it comes to money. You’ll hear that they say it’s good to do this or that, and that everybody knows that’s it’s best to do the other thing.

But what do “they” know anyway? Sometimes, not much. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Profitable, well-run businesses usually have at least two things in common: they have clearly defined targets and they meet or exceed those targets most of the time.

What if you approached your finances like they were part of a well-run business? What would that entail? Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Is there something you’ve been neglecting or putting off when it comes to your money? Here are some oft-neglected areas of personal finance:

• Creating a will
• Making a spending plan/budget
• Funding retirement
• Saving for college

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by Jackie Beck

I think it’s fair to say that every single one of us has made some financial mistakes.

There are several that I regret — getting into debt, buying gifts I couldn’t afford to try to make someone happy, and cashing out a retirement fund. Read the rest of this entry »