See this at: finance.yahoo.com| Added on 03/02/07

It's no news that women today are making more money than ever before. But as I explore in my new book, "Women & Money," women aren't making the most of that money. In this excerpt, I discuss what keeps women who are so competent in all other areas of... See more

It's no news that women today are making more money than ever before. But as I explore in my new book, "Women & Money," women aren't making the most of that money. In this excerpt, I discuss what keeps women who are so competent in all other areas of their lives from bringing the same competence to the subject of money -- and why this must change now, for the benefit of every woman and the men in their lives. See less

Highlights: We give of ourselves; we take care of our family, our friends, our colleagues. It's in our nature to nurture. So why don't we take care of our money? Why don't we want to take care of our money as well as we take care of the spouses, partners, children, pets, plants, and whatever else is...

See this at: moneychimp.com| Added on 05/08/09

So how long will it take you to get that debt monkey off your back, and how much does it matter? This calculator will let you see for yourself.

So how long will it take you to get that debt monkey off your back, and how much does it matter? This calculator will let you see for yourself. See less

See this at: pathtoinvesting.org| Added on 05/08/09

Leading the Way to Financial Knowledge — Investor Education, Tools, Games & Resources

Leading the Way to Financial Knowledge — Investor Education, Tools, Games & Resources See less

Highlights: A long-term investing strategy depends on where you are in relation to your financial goals. Whether you’re starting out or retirement is around the corner, learn how to ensure you’ll have the money you need.

See this at: suzeorman.com| Added on 10/06/07

Take charge of your own personal finances by getting to know Suze Orman, an internationally acclaimed personal finance expert.

Take charge of your own personal finances by getting to know Suze Orman, an internationally acclaimed personal finance expert. See less

See this at: amazon.co.uk| Added on 09/27/07

Let's face it! Prince Charming and his bank balance, just aren't coming to bail us out financially. 'Love Is Not Enough' -- the definitive lifestyle, financial bible for sassy women -- will teach you not to care, and show you how to face the future... See more

Let's face it! Prince Charming and his bank balance, just aren't coming to bail us out financially. 'Love Is Not Enough' -- the definitive lifestyle, financial bible for sassy women -- will teach you not to care, and show you how to face the future with security and know-how. Better than the Spice Girls for Girl Power! Money may not buy you love but it certainly helps with life's other little luxuries. From shopping sprees to pension plans, ISAs to investments, money plays a crucial role in our present and future comfort. We may not like to admit it, but diamonds -- or cold, hard cash -- really can be a girl's best friend. So why, when women have much to celebrate, are we reluctant to talk about it? Why, when we have more wealth in our own names than ever before, do women take less interest in money than men? And why do we still feel that demonstrating an interest in finance is somehow!unfeminine? Because let's face it -- for most of us, Prince Charming and his bank balance just aren't... See less

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See this at: vanessasummers.com| Added on 10/16/07

Vanessa Summers is referred to by CNBC as the ‘Financial Guru’. She is author of The Girl’s Guide to Money & Investing and Buying Solo – The Single Woman’s Guide to Buying a Home. She is also a Registered Investment Advisor. Vanessa teaches a... See more

Vanessa Summers is referred to by CNBC as the ‘Financial Guru’. She is author of The Girl’s Guide to Money & Investing and Buying Solo – The Single Woman’s Guide to Buying a Home. She is also a Registered Investment Advisor. Vanessa teaches a holistic approach to money in her Wealth & Success Workshops in Beverly Hills, California. She has worked with thousands of individuals and small business owners seeking to consciously add value with their goods and services to the world through prioritizing achieving their fullest financial potentials. Vanessa’s powerful teachings help you create dramatically new financial results that are effective and easily applicable. Vanessa believes money reflects your innermost values and has the power to reveal you. Money is also about choices. The more money you have, the more positive choices you have. True financial wealth is a place of security and abundance, where you are financially free to stop working for a living and start living for your work –... See less

Highlights: Let Vanessa teach you powerful tools to creating financial freedom in your own email box for FREE! The $199 subscription fee is waived just for visiting us!

See this at: marketwatch.com| Added on 08/22/06

Survey finds even high-income women worry about losing it all

Survey finds even high-income women worry about losing it all See less

Highlights: Even though more women earned incomes topping $100,000 in the last decade, most women said they don't feel financially secure and about half are worried they could become a "bag lady," according to a new study.

See this at: articles.news.aol.co...| Added on 08/27/06

Although American women are increasingly better educated and likely to have careers, they're still uncertain about their financial futures, according to a study released Tuesday. When asked "How secure do you feel financially?" just 10 percent of the... See more

Although American women are increasingly better educated and likely to have careers, they're still uncertain about their financial futures, according to a study released Tuesday. When asked "How secure do you feel financially?" just 10 percent of the women respondents said they felt extremely secure, the survey found. Fifty-seven percent said they felt somewhat secure, and 33 percent said they didn't feel secure at all. "It was the most eye-opening aspect of the study," said Mark A. Zesbaugh, president and chief executive of Allianz Life, one of the sponsors of the study "Women, Money and Power." Women's feelings about money are important because they are increasingly likely to find themselves responsible for managing their own financial affairs. Some never marry, others outlive husbands and divorce is a common phenomenon in American society. The role women want for themselves in changing, too, said Ken Dychtwald, an expert on aging and president of the Age Wave research and advisory... See less

See this at: money.cnn.com| Added on 11/10/06

Here's help for the first -- and often the hardest -- step in achieving your financial goals: deciding which goals to pursue.

Here's help for the first -- and often the hardest -- step in achieving your financial goals: deciding which goals to pursue. See less

See this at: finance.yahoo.com| Added on 07/18/06

Education Center - Learn the basics of investing and personal finance. Find tutorials, investing strategies and expert advice.

Education Center - Learn the basics of investing and personal finance. Find tutorials, investing strategies and expert advice. See less

See this at: moneycentral.msn.com| Added on 06/16/06

If you're new to investing, it can look pretty complicated. But it doesn't need to be. The editors at MSN Money have put together A Beginner's Guide to Investing to take you, one step at a time, from determining your investing budget, to deciding... See more

If you're new to investing, it can look pretty complicated. But it doesn't need to be. The editors at MSN Money have put together A Beginner's Guide to Investing to take you, one step at a time, from determining your investing budget, to deciding what to buy. To start putting your money to work, click a step below. See less

See this at: investopedia.com| Added on 04/15/06

Find out how analysts determine the fair value of a company with this step-by-step tutorial and learn how to evaluate an investment's attractiveness for yourself. (Read more)

Find out how analysts determine the fair value of a company with this step-by-step tutorial and learn how to evaluate an investment's attractiveness for yourself. (Read more) See less

See this at: investtalk.com| Added on 07/19/06

Investtalk Talking Points: "Explaining the market - why it does what it does". ~ Today's Stocks & Topics: Consumer tiring?, KPP Newsletter tips, NDX, (IFN)The India Fund, Inc., "Non-economic impact on market," "tips for young investor."

Investtalk Talking Points: "Explaining the market - why it does what it does". ~ Today's Stocks & Topics: Consumer tiring?, KPP Newsletter tips, NDX, (IFN)The India Fund, Inc., "Non-economic impact on market," "tips for young investor." See less

See this at: getrichslowly.org| Added on 09/17/06

Personal finance that makes cents.

Personal finance that makes cents. See less

See this at: latimes.com| Added on 12/27/08

HEAVY DEBT: Natalie Hickey, who graduated from Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, picked up $140,000 in student loans, some of it at rates as high as 18%. Monthly payments of $1,700 are more than her rent and car payment combined.

HEAVY DEBT: Natalie Hickey, who graduated from Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, picked up $140,000 in student loans, some of it at rates as high as 18%. Monthly payments of $1,700 are more than her rent and car payment combined. See less

Highlights: She borrowed heavily, presuming that all her debt was part of the federal student loan program. But most of the money she borrowed was actually in private loans, the fastest-growing segment of the student loan market. Private loans have no relation to the federal loan program, with one...

See this at: bankrate.com| Added on 11/18/08

Top Three: *GMAC Bank, *Flagstar Bank, *OnBank.com

Top Three: *GMAC Bank, *Flagstar Bank, *OnBank.com See less

See this at: mymoneyblog.com| Added on 11/14/06

Could you use $100? I thought so. As a fun introduction to new readers of this blog, I am presenting five ways that you can make $100: 1) Earn interest on your cash. Open up a high-yield savings account that links up directly with your existing... See more

Could you use $100? I thought so. As a fun introduction to new readers of this blog, I am presenting five ways that you can make $100: 1) Earn interest on your cash. Open up a high-yield savings account that links up directly with your existing checking account and pumps up that piddly interest rate you’re getting now. At around 5% APY, with every $2,000 in cash you can make $100 more in interest a year. 2) Get cashback on everyday purchases. Gas prices got you down? Get 5% back by signing up for a Citibank Dividend Card (that’s 15 cents a gallon for $3 gas). You even get 5% back on purchases at grocery stores and drugstores. Do you spend $45 a week on gas, groceries, and prescriptions combined? If you do, that’s another $100 a year. 3) Earn some quick cash for signing up for accounts. These include $25 at ING Direct, $20 at VirtualBank, up to $20 at Emigrant Direct, and a $25 gift card at HSBC Direct. Bonuses listed here. That’s $90 in all, close! Let me add an easy $20 from Unwired... See less

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The financial freedom of a modest, early retirement is actually achievable for many smart and motivated people in college or their early 20's. If you make early retirement your highest priority in life and follow a disciplined path to obtaining it,... See more

The financial freedom of a modest, early retirement is actually achievable for many smart and motivated people in college or their early 20's. If you make early retirement your highest priority in life and follow a disciplined path to obtaining it, you should be able to leave work permanently in your 30's and spend your life and time at your complete discretion. Here's how to start moving in that direction. Steps * Define the dream, while documenting the reality. How do you want to spend the rest of your life, post-retirement? Where do you want to live? What do you want to do? And most importantly of all, how much will it cost, year after year, for the rest of your life? This will tell you how much money you need to save and what kind of investments you're going to have to make in order to support your retirement lifestyle. Don't forget to include things like health insurance and the effect of inflation. Make a detailed spreadsheet to chart all these variables exactly. * Make a LOT of... See less

Highlights: *Don't eat fancy dinners. Unless you are a gourmet connoisseur, you have to admit that a $5 burrito tastes 90% as good as a fancy steak served on fine china. * Keep a budget. Track your expenses. Set goals for saving and celebrate when you meet them.

See this at: thrasherfunds.com| Added on 12/02/07

The GendeX™ Mutual Fund offers Next Investors, a group of more than 60 million Gen X and Y'ers largely overlooked by the financial market place until now, the opportunity to leverage their youth along with a disciplined investment and savings... See more

The GendeX™ Mutual Fund offers Next Investors, a group of more than 60 million Gen X and Y'ers largely overlooked by the financial market place until now, the opportunity to leverage their youth along with a disciplined investment and savings strategy to help use what they already know to engage the stock market. We provide the Next Generation of investors the opportunity to invest in markets near to them, while providing the structure, fundamentals, and diversity currently available in investment products aimed at older generations. See less

Highlights: We created The GendeX™ Fund for any investor who does not feel a connection to the traditional investment establishment. Welcome Home.

See this at: youngmoney.com| Added on 12/02/07

Thrasher Funds is bringing something new to an old industry. With the new GendeX mutual fund that launched this November, Thrasher aims to inspire young adults to start investing through educational outreach and lifestyle style-oriented marketing.... See more

Thrasher Funds is bringing something new to an old industry. With the new GendeX mutual fund that launched this November, Thrasher aims to inspire young adults to start investing through educational outreach and lifestyle style-oriented marketing. The fund is marketed towards Generations X,Y and Z, who may not believe they know enough or have enough money to participate in the stock market. In its own unique way, Thrasher is aiming at making investing feel more accessible and on par with a retail purchase. James Perkins, founder of Thrasher Funds and manager of the portfolio, has experience in the so-called "old" industry. After having worked for Alliance Capital and Morgan Stanley's Equity Research Group, Perkins sees younger generations as a group that hasn't been adequately addressed in the past by financial institutions. Thrasher's president, Khalid Jones agrees, stating that the most important thing is saving in style. By that he means that young investors shouldn't feel that they... See less

Highlights: Thrasher utilizes the concept of the "walking portfolio" to explain to young adults that they are more engaged in the stock market than they may think, and leverages the fact that over two-thirds of today's economy is driven by the consumer and lifestyle supporting companies. This tool...

See this at: boston.com| Added on 10/19/08

Basic banking rules have changed in recent weeks as regulators have moved to bolster investor confidence both in the financial system and the economy. The changes include higher limits on deposit insurance and the government purchasing shares in... See more

Basic banking rules have changed in recent weeks as regulators have moved to bolster investor confidence both in the financial system and the economy. The changes include higher limits on deposit insurance and the government purchasing shares in banks including Bank of America Corp. and Citigroup Inc. Together, the steps already have had some effect, bringing in deposits and driving down bank lending rates, said Greg McBride, a senior financial analyst at Bankrate.com, a research firm in Florida. "This is really hitting at the heart of consumer concerns," he said. Higher account insurance: As part of its broader rescue package passed Oct. 3, Congress increased the amount of insurance on bank deposits to $250,000 per depositor from $100,000, at least through the end of 2009. Individuals who want to insure higher amounts can spread the money among several institutions. The goal is to give customers more confidence about holding big amounts in a single institution. Banks had already been... See less

Highlights: Higher account insurance: As part of its broader rescue package passed Oct. 3, Congress increased the amount of insurance on bank deposits to $250,000 per depositor from $100,000, at least through the end of 2009. Individuals who want to insure higher amounts can spread the money among...

See this at: smartmoney.com| Added on 01/25/09

For investors who are just starting to put money away for retirement, the key to savings success is to sock away as much as possible. Time is on a young investor's side. Your money will have decades to enjoy tax-deferred compounded growth. And... See more

For investors who are just starting to put money away for retirement, the key to savings success is to sock away as much as possible. Time is on a young investor's side. Your money will have decades to enjoy tax-deferred compounded growth. And although this may feel like a risky time to keep contributing to a 401(k) or IRA, it's actually a great buying opportunity, says Losey. With the S&P 500 down some 40% this year, the market is essentially on sale, allowing investors to pick up more shares with the same dollars than they could have just a few weeks ago, he says. Consequently, anyone with a little extra cash should consider increasing their retirement account contributions. See less

Highlights: In the depths of a bear market that has carved between $500 billion and $2 trillion from U.S. retirement accounts so far this year, as many as two-thirds of all Americans have stopped contributing to their retirement plans, a new study shows. And that's precisely the wrong decision to make...

See this at: boston.com| Added on 10/23/08

US stock mutual funds fell 11 percent in the third quarter, matching the steepest decline in six years, as the seizure of credit markets pushed financial companies into collapse and forced the government to intervene. Stock funds trailed the Standard... See more

US stock mutual funds fell 11 percent in the third quarter, matching the steepest decline in six years, as the seizure of credit markets pushed financial companies into collapse and forced the government to intervene. Stock funds trailed the Standard & Poor's 500 index, which fell 8.4 percent including reinvested dividends, according to data compiled by Morningstar Inc. Funds also fell 11 percent in the first three months of the year, and both periods marked the worst performance since the 17 percent decline in the third quarter of 2002. The $1.7 billion Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities fund fell 34 percent in the quarter, worst among US stock funds that invest in a wide range of market sectors, Morningstar data show. See less

Highlights: Fidelity's Magellan fund declined 21 percent, its worst quarter since the 1987 market crash, and Kenneth Heebner's CGM Focus fund, the best-performing US fund in the second quarter, dropped 29 percent.

See this at: biz.yahoo.com| Added on 03/24/07

She recently found out that she and her sole female colleague make about 20% less than the men, even though both women are highly productive "stars." I think she owes it to herself to talk to her boss about this, but she says she's satisfied with her... See more

She recently found out that she and her sole female colleague make about 20% less than the men, even though both women are highly productive "stars." I think she owes it to herself to talk to her boss about this, but she says she's satisfied with her current pay and doesn't want to "rock the boat." Should I butt out and mind my own business? What do you think? - Just Cathy Dear Cathy: I think that women's unwillingness to "rock the boat" is a big reason why, according to the Economic Policy Institute, the wage gap between college-educated women and their male counterparts has actually gotten bigger since the mid-'90s. A decade ago, women earned 75.7 cents for each dollar paid to a man. Now it's 74.7 cents. "Talk to your sister and help her try to figure out why she puts up with this," suggests Barbara Stanny (www.barbarastanny.com), a career counselor based in Port Townsend, Wash., who specializes in women's pay issues. "Women often get paid less because we allow it. Why doesn't she... See less

Highlights: I think that women's unwillingness to "rock the boat" is a big reason why, according to the Economic Policy Institute, the wage gap between college-educated women and their male counterparts has actually gotten bigger since the mid-'90s. A decade ago, women earned 75.7 cents for each...

See this at: thestreet.com| Added on 07/13/06

Corporate earnings are the Wall Street equivalent of report cards. And for investors, it's a smart idea to pore over the earnings report as assiduously as a strict parent examines junior's grades. Take a company's revenue (the money collected from... See more

Corporate earnings are the Wall Street equivalent of report cards. And for investors, it's a smart idea to pore over the earnings report as assiduously as a strict parent examines junior's grades. Take a company's revenue (the money collected from selling a service or a product), subtract the company's costs to make and distribute the item as well as expense items such as debt interest and taxes, and you get earnings (a.k.a. profit, net income and bottom line). Publicly traded companies in the U.S. are required to post earnings -- or, more precisely, financial statements, since some companies post losses instead of earnings -- every quarter. Most companies adhere to the calendar quarter, but some issue earnings based on their own fiscal calendars. (In addition to earnings, companies provide earnings per share by dividing earnings by a company's total shares outstanding.) Because earnings are the best indication of a company's fiscal health, they are closely monitored on Wall Street.... See less

Highlights: Investing Basics: Corporate Bonds Junk Bonds Treasury Bonds

See this at: investorprotection.c...| Added on 01/24/09

Investors may have feelings that their investment account is being mishandled, but many times, they don't know exactly what to look for, or when to speak up. Fortunately, most broker improprieties fall into a handful of categories. When you know... See more

Investors may have feelings that their investment account is being mishandled, but many times, they don't know exactly what to look for, or when to speak up. Fortunately, most broker improprieties fall into a handful of categories. When you know where to look, mismanagement is pretty easy to spot. Each year, hundreds of thousands of investors fall victim to advisors who mishandle their money – and, in some cases, perpetrate outright fraud. Sadly, only a small percentage of these injustices are actually reported. Here are a few behaviors that should send up red flags: Many investors move their monthly account statement straight from the inbox to the file cabinet without really reading the information. However, a close examination of your investment account statement will give you a very clear idea of how your broker or investment advisor views your risk tolerance, investment goals, and net worth. If the account overview doesn't match your expectation, it's a red flag. See less

Highlights: Learn exactly what to look for, and when to speak up if you feel your investment account is being mishandled.

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Consumer Retirement Planning Resources: To assist Americans in their retirement planning efforts, the National Retirement Planning Coalition has assembled a selection of valuable online retirement planning resources. These resources include... See more

Consumer Retirement Planning Resources: To assist Americans in their retirement planning efforts, the National Retirement Planning Coalition has assembled a selection of valuable online retirement planning resources. These resources include retirement data, practical retirement planning guidelines and other useful consumer information: See less

See this at: msnbc.msn.com| Added on 10/19/08

Stock prices are back to levels of more than a decade ago, 401(k) retirement accounts have taken huge hits and investors have seen years of savings demolished seemingly overnight.

Stock prices are back to levels of more than a decade ago, 401(k) retirement accounts have taken huge hits and investors have seen years of savings demolished seemingly overnight. See less

Highlights: Individual investors have pulled money out of stock mutual funds at a record rate this month — $55.6 billion as of Wednesday, according to TrimTabs Investment Research — amid the 40 percent drop in the Standard & Poor's 500 index since last October. It is enough to make investors question...