Keeping quiet about money has long been the norm. Whether you had a lot or a little, it’s always been considered gauche to speak aloud about your financial affairs. But the economic crisis has created a level playing field when it comes to our money pain. ‘Mum’ is no longer the wor...
With smiling eyes, a quick wit and a good sense of humor, Jia Ling has long been a well-known female comedian for her1(extreme) funny performances. But recently, she has gained another title. Jia starred in and directed the filmHi, Mom,2a time-travel story is told. The film3(conside...
Then, as though it was the voice of God himself, my dad (who, unbeknownst to us, had been within ear shot of us on the porch) chimed in. "Megan," he said, "you shouldn't talk to people so openly about money." Twenty-plus years later, and I do precisely that — talk about m...
Money Talk: Things to consider when buying long-term care policyLiz Weston
This has been tested experimentally, where subjects either are endowed with a good or had the possibility to buy the same good. The experimental findings support prospect theory since whether or not a subject is endowed with the good significantly affects her valuation of the change (e.g., ...
Talk to your kids about money. Mitchell Kraus, certified financial planner and founder of Capital Intelligence Associates in Santa Monica, California, echoes what many experts say: "The best way parents can teach their children good financial habits is by discussing the money decisions that they ma...
, which we've been running for the last six years. My main niche market has been the rural industry because there are no [specialist] financial advisers in the rural industry that I've met yet. So you have accountants that are compliance advisers, you have lawyers that are legal advisers...
Welcome back to the Money blog. We've kicked off the week by exploring what it's like to be a teacher - and it's not all lovely long holidays. Elsewhere, a quarter of employers say they're planning to cut jobs. Share your thoughts below....
Anything over 30% is considered unaffordable by the Office for National Statistics. This has pushed back the age at which it makes most economic sense for a woman to have children into her late 30s, years after peak fertility, said Stephenson. ...
And while it's not typically fun or sexy to talk about investments or student loans, getting on the same financial page can be crucial to maintaining a healthy, long-lasting relationship. This can be true whether you're managing money and marriage or a long-term partnership. So how can ...