Money Management

Anyone, even high earners, can experience a financial hardship where you can't pay bills. According to a SunTrust survey, one-third of family households that have an annual income over $75,000 live paycheck-to-paycheck ... Continue Reading

If the extent of your financial planning is, “I want to have a lot of money one day,” then it’s definitely time to step up your game. Most people never do any financial planning because they: • Don’t realize how important ... Continue Reading

Many of the worst financial mistakes we make aren’t the result of a major slipup... They’re small opportunities that you miss day in and day out that really add up to big losses over time—like paying fees instead of ... Continue Reading

Looking for the best way to manage money for your home or business--for free? If you're using an old-fashioned system, it's time to modernize your finances (it's easy, I promise!). Having an efficient system saves time, ... Continue Reading

One part of being responsible to your family and friends is having the right legal documents in place to protect them if something happens to you. Most people procrastinate doing this because they think it'll be expensive ... Continue Reading

If you have kids--or grandkids, nieces, nephews, or young cousins--the summer is a great time to put them on the road to financial independence. Since schools are sadly lacking in personal finance education, money ... Continue Reading

Laura is interviewed on FOX News about creating a budget and getting your personal finances in order. Watch the "How to Create a Budget" video on YouTube ... Continue Reading

If you're still using one of the "big banks," you're probably not getting the service you deserve ... and I can guarantee that it's costing you. The best high-yield or reward checking accounts are typically online or ... Continue Reading