The Top 5 Most Ridiculous Reasons Not To Buy Life Insurance (With Anthony Anderson)
Anthony Anderson is a funny dude. The Emmy-nominated actor has been making people laugh on television and in film for 20 years. But now he’s bringing his sense of humor to a surprisingly unfunny topic—the need for life insurance.
The big question I had for him was: Why? Why, with your career exploding and recent Emmy nomination (for lead actor in the show Black-ish), are you investing time and effort to be the spokesperson for Life Insurance Awareness Month? > SEE MORE
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The Secret to Investing in Volatile Times
The financial media loves volatile markets. When the market drops, investors understandably become anxious. They have questions like: What is causing the decline? How low will the market fall? Should I sit on the sidelines until things “settle down”? Are there “defensive stocks” I should buy that will protect me during this period of uncertainty? > SEE MORE
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Tips for Teaching Your Children About Money
As parents, we continually struggle to pass on knowledge to our children. Unfortunately, sometimes the financial knowledge we want to share with them is either left off the already lengthy list of things to impart or lost in translation. But whether your child is 5 or 25, there are important lessons you can teach about money to give them a strong financial start in the world. > SEE MORE
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Setting Up a Budget Based on Your Values
At a recent breakfast, a friend shared the process he and his wife use in place of traditional budgeting. It takes them less than 15 minutes a month, and after the first month, it’s already had a massive impact on the way they use money. Think of this as a little case study, one that shows exactly how easy it can be to align your spending with what you say is important to you. > SEE MORE
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An Emotional Balance Sheet Can Guide Hard-to-Quantify Financial Choices
A few years ago, I came across a blog post by a writer named Emma Johnson who declared, in no uncertain terms, that “You. Cannot. Afford. To. Be. A. Full-time. Stay-at-home mom. You just can’t.”
I like strong opinions because they make me think and help me clarify my own feelings, and this statement certainly did that. I have actually been thinking about it ever since, and I’m convinced Ms. Johnson missed a very important part of the equation. > SEE MORE
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