Financial & Health ...

During my son’s recent one year check up, the pediatrician talked to us about many things, such as what to introduce into his diet, what skills we should be working on, and up-coming potential vaccines. None of these came as a surprise to me since the information is commonly available...

Reader Profile: LotharB...

The following is the latest post on my new “Reader Profiles” series. Each post in this series details the financial situation and challenges of an FMF reader. The purpose of this series is to help us all identify with people like us (in similar situations — not all will...

Multiple Accounts: An E...

The following is a guest post from Marotta Wealth Management . To build real wealth, you need specific wealth management tools. One of these is opening the right accounts and using them correctly. Most families have less than half of the accounts they really need, and young newlyweds...

12 Good Sources of Fibe...

Do you eat enough fiber? Most Americans don’t. Although the recommended daily fiber intake is 20 to 38 grams, WebMD reports that the average American only eats around 14 grams of fiber per day. And many eat even less than that. There are many reasons why you should try and make...

What Is an MBA Program ...

An MBA (Masters in Business Administration) is the most sought-after graduate degree in the United States. The degree is versatile and used all over the world, and can offer a major boost to anyone’s career. Despite its mainstream popularity, many still aren’t sure what is...

The Psychology of Money...

Have you ever wondered why you handle money the way you do? Perhaps you’re a saver and you feel satisfaction every time you look at your growing account balances and displeasure when you need to buy something. Or maybe you’re a compulsive shopaholic , looking at life as something...

What to Do After a Car ...

Winter must be the auto insurance industry’s least favorite time of year. Slippery streets, black ice, white-outs – under these conditions a momentary loss of control can turn into a major pile-up. If you find yourself in one of these unfortunate predicaments, follow these steps...

CompleteTax Review #4...

In January I selected several readers to receive free copies of various income tax software programs. In exchange, they agreed to use the software to do their taxes and write an unbiased review. The summary below was written by FMF reader Lynn and contains her thoughts about...

Top 5 Student Financial...

It’s one of the most exciting times in a young adult’s life – the chance to go off to college on their own. Students put a lot of thought into choosing the right school, then begin to look for ways to pay for and afford college . After all, the latest statistics show that it...

Festival Of Frugality: ...

As the Principal of the Festival Of Frugality School, I’ve elected to award one participant the Festival of Frugality Valedictorian Award. As the Valedictorian, this student of finance and life has been well-liked by his fellow students and always brings his positive attitude with...