Maryalene LaPonsie

Marian Fil / Shutterstock.com Raising kids who are financially savvy should be every parent’s goal, and one way to do that is to require children to pay for some of their own purchases from an early age. While every family has their own…

ndoeljindoel / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Smartest Dollar.The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped the U.S. labor market in many ways. Many low-wage jobs in fields like retail and hospitality…

Ema Woo / Shutterstock.com Dollar stores can be great places to pick up cheap wares, but sometimes you get what you pay for. Rather than a bargain, you could end up with something worthless — or, even worse, something dangerous. Following…

sirtravelalot / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on SmartAsset.com.A financial planner is a type of financial adviser who can help you set and meet long-term goals like saving for your children’s college…

Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement.The decision to relocate for retirement can be an emotional roller coaster, hugely exciting and a massive financial event. While some people buy…

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com As we head into the winter months, people in many parts of the country are digging out their heavy coats, shovels and bags of ice melt. If you’re tired of this yearly tradition, you could retire to…

goodluz / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Commodity.com.In the ongoing efforts to combat global climate change, one of the most promising trends has been a growing shift away from carbon-emitting vehicles.…