http://moneyfor20s.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-22T09:48:09Z Wed, 22 May 2013 09:48:09 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/23/weekend-challenges-2013-learn-about-investing.htm <p>This weekend the challenge is focused on learning about investing. this means that the challenges applies to you even if you are not in a position to begin investing yet. The more you know about investing and how it works, the more comfortable you will be as you begin to invest your money. Take the time now to review the different types of investments and to set solid goals about how much you want to invest each year.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/23/weekend-challenges-2013-learn-about-investing.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/23/weekend-challenges-2013-learn-about-investing.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 10:15:26 +0000 2013-05-23T10:15:26Z http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/22/are-you-happy-with-your-bank.htm <p>&#160;</p> <p>I hear people complaining about their banks a lot. However, people rarely actually switch banks because of the problems. Banks are a business and you are the customer. This means that if you are not happy with the service you are getting at one bank, you should likely switch your accounts to a different bank. If you are constantly overdrawing your account, you may need to learn how to manage your bank account a bit better. You will likely run into the same problems no matter where you bank in this situation.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/22/are-you-happy-with-your-bank.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/22/are-you-happy-with-your-bank.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 09:48:09 +0000 2013-05-22T09:48:09Z http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/21/are-you-ready-to-buy-a-new-car-2.htm <p>Recently a friend was complaining about how his transmission was going out again, for the second time in a year. He was trying to decide if now was the time to buy a new car. It brought back the memories of the last two summers, during which we had a serious of expensive car repairs and eventually, we had to buy a new car. Buying a car and taking a on a payment, if you do not already have one, can be a daunting process.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/21/are-you-ready-to-buy-a-new-car-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/21/are-you-ready-to-buy-a-new-car-2.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 09:07:18 +0000 2013-05-21T09:07:18Z http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/20/what-do-i-do-when-i-need-money-fast.htm <p>&#160;</p> <p>There is nothing worse than to realize you need to come up with a large amount of money really quickly. It may be to pay an extra bill or to cover a car repair or to pay for a medical emergency. If you need the mone now, you may be looking for a solution that will give you the money and let you pay it back over a few months. In these situations it is better to use your credit card, rather than a payday loan or installment loan through a loan store. However, they may be your only option. After you deal with this situation you need to work to prevent it from happening again.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/20/what-do-i-do-when-i-need-money-fast.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/20/what-do-i-do-when-i-need-money-fast.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2013-05-20T10:00:00Z http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/19/have-you-done-your-emergency-planning.htm <p>There are a million different types of emergencies, from health to financial to natural disasters and manmade tragedies. I don't believe that you need to spend your entire life wondering or worrying about the what ifs, or the what could happens. Things will happen, and sometimes they will be entirely out of control. Sometimes they may be the result of a mistake you made. There are few things that everyone can do to prepare for the times in your life when you are in an emergency situation. These steps can help you stop worrying and know that you are prepared to deal with what comes your way.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/19/have-you-done-your-emergency-planning.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/19/have-you-done-your-emergency-planning.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 10:27:32 +0000 2013-05-19T10:27:32Z http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/18/is-your-student-loan-still-hanging-around.htm <p>Your student loans can hang around for a long time, if you do not become proactive. Since borrowing money to pay for college has become so common, many people do not look at student loan debt, the same way they do at other debt. It is often just consider part of life, like rent or a mortgage payment, or even a car payment. But you do not need to hold onto to your student loan debt. You should work on paying it off as quickly as possible, with your debt payment plan.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/18/is-your-student-loan-still-hanging-around.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/18/is-your-student-loan-still-hanging-around.htm Sat, 18 May 2013 10:25:20 +0000 2013-05-18T10:25:20Z http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/16/weekend-challenges-2013-are-you-ready-to-buy-a-home.htm <p>The decision to buy a home is a big one. It is described as the American dream, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you are not financially ready to do it. The truth is that home ownership is a big responsibility, and you do not want to stretch yourself so tightly that you cannot afford to make repairs or to enjoy the rest of your life because of your house payment. Only you can really decide when you are ready to buy a home, and you should not give into pressure from other people in regards to your decision. This challenge is designed to help you determine if you are ready to buy a home. It will help you take the first steps or help you get ready to make them.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/16/weekend-challenges-2013-are-you-ready-to-buy-a-home.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/16/weekend-challenges-2013-are-you-ready-to-buy-a-home.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 10:34:25 +0000 2013-05-16T10:34:25Z http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/15/are-you-still-looking-for-a-job-2.htm <p>One of the scariest parts of graduating from college is the realization that you made it. It is awesome that you did, you made it through college, and now... you have to face the rest of your life. As an honest to goodness grown up. You are now the one responsible for all of your bills, for that student loan you took out and for putting food on the table. if your parents covered most of college for you, you may be in for a shock. it can be even worse if it takes you a few months to land a job. Hopefully, your parents will be there if you find yourself in a tough situation, but it is definitely time to get serious about finding your first job.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/15/are-you-still-looking-for-a-job-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/15/are-you-still-looking-for-a-job-2.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 08:58:31 +0000 2013-05-15T08:58:31Z http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/14/are-you-ready-to-start-investing-2.htm <p>Truthfully, investing can be intimidating, especially if you did not grow up in an environment where it was talked about. There are so many different types of investments with different risks and rates of return and you may be struggling to figure out just what is right for you. You should consider all of your investments carefully, but if you are just starting out and do not have a degree in the subject, it can help to turn to an investment advisor, or a financial planner who can help you understand each investment explain how it will benefit you. Before you begin investing, you need to meet these basic criteria:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/14/are-you-ready-to-start-investing-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/14/are-you-ready-to-start-investing-2.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 10:34:15 +0000 2013-05-14T10:34:15Z http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/13/do-you-compare-yourself-to-others.htm <p>It can be discouraging to look around and compare yourself with others. Financially speaking, you may be comparing yourself with your friends or other family members when you look at each of the financial milestones that you may be wanting to hit. It can be discouraging to see your friends buying a home, or starting a family and you are just not there yet. Or you may see them traveling when you are settling into your first home and no longer have all of the extra money available to travel each year.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/13/do-you-compare-yourself-to-others.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2013/05/13/do-you-compare-yourself-to-others.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 09:17:09 +0000 2013-05-13T09:17:09Z