December 1, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney
The investing world is full of complex terminology, and some of it can be intimidating for those of us who are new to the stock market world. For example, you may have been warned that a “bear...
December 1, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney
If you're relatively new to the investing world, you may have heard of market volatility, but you may not have experienced it firsthand. After all, the markets have been incredibly calm — and...
December 1, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney
Is a recession coming soon? It’s a question that many people have been asking lately, but on which there’s no solid consensus. One survey of economists has them projecting a 59% likelihood of a...
December 1, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to get our financial lives in order for the New Year so we can kick-start 2024 with as little financial stress as possible — and set some money goals for ourselves...
November 2, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney
While exchanging presents at the holidays or gift cards on birthdays is always special, sometimes people have the ability to give more, in the form of a monetary gift. Not a $20 tucked in a birthday...
November 2, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney
When we think of giving to charity, our minds may immediately go to monetary donations — 56% of Americans donated to a charitable organization in 2021, giving an average of $547. We can also give our...
November 2, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney
You hear the word batch and you think — yep — cookies. At least we do. But, there’s another application of the word you should know. Why? Because it can save you money on your taxes.
November 2, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney
If you’re fortunate enough to have more than you need, it’s always nice to give back. But where? So many charities could do amazing things with your money — the challenge is determining where your...
September 26, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney
Student loans are a part of life for 43.5 million Americans — 13% of the population — to the tune of more than $1.75 trillion. There are countless reasons why. But the main one is that a college...