Dear Olga: Financial Fraud
Dear Olga, Can you explain a few simple guidelines on how to protect yourself from financial fraud? Thank you, Supporter Dear Supporter,...
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 7, 2019
- 3 min
Making Money Smart Choices
Just like many good choices, it doesn't actually always feel good making those decisions. I've learned the tougher it feels making a...
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 3, 2019
- 4 min
Dear Olga: Inexpensive Accounting Software
Dear Olga, Is there an inexpensive accounting software that is easy to use? Or would that be too good to be true? Thanks, Me Dear Me,...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 30, 2019
- 4 min
Dealing with Financial Setbacks
Before we go into advice for dealing with financial setbacks, it's important to address that not all setbacks are the same. Types of...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 27, 2019
- 4 min
Dear Olga: Strategies to Pay for College
Dear Olga, I have a child in junior high. What are some things or strategies we can implement so he will be able to attend college...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 20, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Maximizing Savings.
Dear Olga, What is a good way to maximize savings? Thanks, May Dear May, The best way to maximize your savings is to build your savings...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 16, 2019
- 2 min
Unclaimed Property. What is It?
Have you ever heard of unclaimed property? Some people I speak to are aware of it but have never really looked into it. The short...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 13, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Annuities. What are they?
Dear Olga, My retirement savings are in annuities and I'm wondering if I should keep them there. Ray Dear Ray, Before deciding what to do...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 9, 2019
- 2 min
Money Conversations. Do You Have Them?
Many people have been taught that it's inappropriate to talk about money. This mindset may be something you brush off as insignificant...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 7, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Business and Personal Budgets
Dear Olga, I have a new business and have modeled my budget in a very similar way to my personal budget but now I am wondering if I...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 3, 2019
- 2 min
Renting vs Buying
We have all heard the blanket advice that it's better to own a home or an apartment than renting. But is it really better to own?
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okirshenbaum
- Feb 28, 2019
- 3 min
Dear Olga: Savings. HALP!
Dear Olga, What percent should one put aside for savings every month? I have a 401k and mutual funds that I pay into monthly, but how...
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okirshenbaum
- Feb 23, 2019
- 2 min
How to Spend Additional Income
Additional income is any income received outside of your regular stream of income. With tax season underway, some of you are receiving...
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okirshenbaum
- Feb 16, 2019
- 2 min
Debt Repayment
Last week's blog talked about categorizing your debt. Now that you've thought about what kind of debt you have, let's talk about how to...
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okirshenbaum
- Feb 9, 2019
- 2 min
Categorizing Your Debt
There is a tendency to classify debt into two groups: good and bad. "Good debt" is typically associated with investing in your future so...
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okirshenbaum
- Jan 26, 2019
- 1 min
Are You Setting Intentions For Your Savings?
When you have a specific goal for your savings, you're more likely to stick to your goals when your self-discipline is put to a test....
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okirshenbaum
- Jan 19, 2019
- 2 min
How to Build Your Saving Habits
Do you want to start working on your savings goals but you have no idea where to begin? Do you feel you have nothing to save so you don't?
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okirshenbaum
- Jan 12, 2019
- 2 min
Are You Experiencing Lifestyle Creep?
Lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation, occurs when items you once considered luxury become necessities. Just like the phrase implies,...
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okirshenbaum
- Oct 3, 2018
- 2 min
Don't Underestimate the Importance of a Budget
Outside of major purchases like buying a house or car and student loans, people get into debt because they for one reason or another...
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okirshenbaum
- Sep 11, 2018
- 1 min
Take Control of Your Finances
In Q2 2018, total US household debt has reached $13.29 trillion. In June 2018, student debt in the US is up to a staggering $1.52...
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