Showcasing personal interviews with famed faces, everyday women who make a difference in our society or tough topics that need addressing.
No Arguments Dear Dave, My dad and I have been having arguments over real estate and money. My wife and I are 33, and we have a rental property. We were trying to decide whether or not to sell the rental in order to pay down on our home. My dad has been very vocal…
Is it six months of paychecks? Dear Dave, Do I set aside six months’ worth of paychecks or the amount of my bills for six months when it’s time to save up my fully funded emergency fund? —Steve Dear Steve, In my plan, Baby Step 3 is when I advise people to save up three to…
Talk to Mom and Dad Dear Dave, My boyfriend is wondering if he should buy life insurance for his mom and dad. They’re both in their seventies, and they’re no longer married to each other. His mom is disabled and remarried, and she doesn’t have any life insurance coverage. The only coverage his dad may…
Should Retirees Move Investments to a CD? Dear Dave, My wife and I are in our early 70s, and we’re retired. We have about $136,000 in corporate bonds and $200,000 in mutual funds. Considering our age, should we move the investments into a CD? —Kurt Dear Kurt, There’s always a chance you’ll lose money if you…
Heir to a long line of cognac makers that were pioneers in luxury the grandson of the founder of the LVMH Group Kilian Hennessy decided to take up the torch of family tradition. His childhood haunts included the family cellars in Cognac. Before graduating from CELSA (School of Higher Studies in the Information and Communication…
Ethical Dilemma Dear Dave, I work an extra job part-time for a retail store chain while I’m getting out of debt. I like my job, except for having to pitch the store’s credit card to customers. Like you, I believe debt is a bad thing. Still, my bosses are putting more and more pressure on…
While a mother can be defined as a creator, a nurturer, a protector—at the center of each mother is an individual who is attempting to manage her own fears, desires, and responsibilities in different and sometimes unexpected ways. In Know the Mother, author Desiree Cooper explores the complex archetype of the mother in all of…
We all have a need to take financial responsibility in life. But, this shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your life, as well as helping others with the blessings you receive. The key is to find a balance between the two ideas. Enjoying life without breaking the bank will allow you to embrace more of it. Moreover,…
Planning a wedding is an exciting time and new chapter in your life. It is a new chapter in the life of your future husband and families also, so be sure to ask for help or suggestions if you ever feel you need them. Many people will have their own thoughts on how to proceed, manage…
Buying gifts for the man in your life can be quite tricky, right? We think they tend to desire consumer items less and aren’t as vocal about what they do want. It can take a little bit of time to know what to get for them, especially if you don’t want to go down the standard socks…
