Saturday, July 4, 2009

Kimberly Palmer

One Income, Separate Bank Accounts

For this married couple, individual accounts still works best. more >>

The Future of Credit Cards for Teens

For those under 21, new legislation limits their options. more >>

July 4 Sales You Can't Afford to Miss

Retailers will offer steep discounts throughout the long weekend. more >>

Why You Should Outsource Domestic Chores Now

Paying someone to do your housework can make you more productive. more >>

Paying Someone Else To Do Your Chores

Why outsourcing domestic work can be a good idea. more >>

Did Debt Contribute to Michael Jackson's Death?

Debt, not fame, may have played a larger role than commentators admit. more >>

When Religion Helps Bring Financial Security

For this guest blogger, two separate journeys became one. more >>

The Rise of the Stay-At-Home Dad

Why more fathers are scaling back their careers. more >>

The Challenges (and Rewards) of Part-Time Work

Working moms experiment with different career-parenting combinations. more >>

Couples Say Separate Money is Better

The debate over whether to combine financial accounts or not continues. more >>

Audio: The End of Social Security

When the trust fund runs out of money, what happens? more >>

Suze Orman: Why the Recession Is a Good Thing

Young people 'have it so great it's not even funny.' more >>

How to Manage Money in Marriage

Dr. Taffy Wagner suggests some separate accounts, but no secrets. more >>

5 Ways to Replace Your 401(k)

Experts have come up with creative ways to fund retirement. more >>

Affording Kids on a Recession Budget

Author Nan Mooney explains how to make it work. more >>

Letter to a Young Investor

Some advice for a soon-to-be college graduate from an old-timer. more >>

Obama to Banks: Give the People Calculators

The president's financial reform proposal advocates interactive web tools. more >>

The Debate Over Obama's New Consumer Agency

Do Americans need a brand new regulator? more >>

Credit Cards That Don't Require Swiping

Contactless payment trials put stickers on cell phones and food into stomachs. more >>

Is Social Security Fair to Young People?

Retirees get a huge raise while current workers struggle to keep their jobs. more >>

Quiz: Do You Understand Social Security?

Test your knowledge of the entitlement program. more >>

David Walker Explains Social Security's Future

The former comptroller general says simple changes could save the system. more >>

How to Prepare for the End of Social Security

Younger workers need to gear up for a reduction in benefits. more >>

The Future of Social Security: Not Good

Economists warn 20-somethings against depending on benefits. more >>

Is Etsy Sexist? A Controversy Brews

A debate over whether the craft site fosters a "false feminist fantasy." more >>

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