Get Paid What You Are Worth

Even in a recession, it’s not all about cutting back and being frugal, sometimes you just have to make more money! Are you getting paid what you’re worth?  No?  Well if Paula Abdul can walk away from a 10 figure deal, certainly you can squeeze a few extra g’s out of your boss.  Here’s how.

Taking Care of Mom and Pop

Remember when mom and dad let you back in the house when things got a little rough out there in the real world?  Well, here’s your opportunity to pay them back!

Mom and Pop may need your help as they move through their golden years.  It can get expensive though (hey, it wasn’t cheap to raise you either!), but with a little planning you can make sure that you are financially prepared for it.

What Would MJ do?

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Often, the media LOVES to point out the mistakes that celebrities make.  Although the situation continues to play out, it looks like Michael Jackson had a pretty solid estate plan in place.  You can learn something from MJ…in addition to the moon walk.

Pomp and Circum$tance

Congrats to all the new grads, and those still working to get there.  Here’s how to get started on the right foot…financially speaking of course.

With This Receipt I Thee Wed

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Here you go as promised.  Here’s how to have a great wedding day without breaking the bank and starting your life in debt.

With This Reciept, I Thee Wed

knowles_jayz weddingI’ll be talking (Financial) Planning For Your Wedding tomorrow morning on the KDKA Morning News on the CW.

You may not be planning a wedding as extravagant as Mr. and Mrs. Greatest Rapper Alive (speaking of which, did you hear “Death of Autotune“?…sick), but if you have any questions you’d like me to address, leave a comment and I’ll do my best to get in in the show or I will respond here.

Kidz And Cash

Here’s how to teach your kids about money…even if you don’t have it all together yet.

…Speaking of kids and money, I couldn’t resist posting this. Keith, how about we start them this early?!!?!?!

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Chix and Chips

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Ladies, this one is for you.  Women have unique challenges when it comes to money; Here’s how to deal with them.

Save Some Dough

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I spoke about saving money the day after Christmas, but this time I give specific tips on areas of your budget that can be sliced and diced to help your cash flow.