Dear Olga: Emergency Savings
Dear Olga,
How much emergency savings is enough?
Thank you,
Stressed About Money
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okirshenbaum
- Jan 8, 2020
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Traditional vs ROTH
Dear Olga: What is the difference between a Traditional IRA and a ROTH IRA?
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okirshenbaum
- Aug 21, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Rolling over retirement funds
Dear Olga, I am unemployed and not sure if I should keep my 403 from my former employer as it is or roll it into an IRA. Thank you, Kim...
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okirshenbaum
- Aug 14, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Clashless envelope system
Dear Olga, How would you use an envelope style system for bill paying when you don't use cash? Thank you, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, The...
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okirshenbaum
- Jul 13, 2019
- 2 min
Shmoney Guide: Making Money Choices Doesn't Need to Be So Scary
Are you living paycheck-to-paycheck, but not sure why? 😨
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okirshenbaum
- Jun 8, 2019
- 2 min
Saving With a Purpose
How can you apply the envelope system as a saving strategy in today's cashless world?
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okirshenbaum
- May 29, 2019
- 1 min
Dear Olga: Retirement Savings Without a 401k
Dear Olga, Can you give me tips to start planning for retirement when my full time job does not provide me with a retirement plan? Thank...
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okirshenbaum
- May 22, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Paying for Graduate School
Dear Olga, I have been working as a Developer (entry level) for 1.5 years. I used all of my money so far to pay off student loans from a...
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okirshenbaum
- May 8, 2019
- 3 min
Dear Olga: Wedding Planning on a Budget
Dear Olga, I've been "planning a wedding" for some time now. The truth is I'm building a freelance business and my fiancé doesn't make a...
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 17, 2019
- 3 min
Dear Olga: Debt Repayment
Dear Olga, I am trying to get out of debt asap. I am looking at getting a part time job to supplement my income. If it rains we don't...
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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 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
- 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
- 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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