Parents, everything your children learn about personal finance (not to mention everything else) will come from your examples. Your kids will accept paying early or paying late, having enough or not having enough, being in debt or being debt free as the way life is.
May
9
The Los Angeles Times recently ran an excellent article on the intricacies of auto leasing. I say intricacies because there are many factors to evaluate before and during the process. As author Jerry Hirsch points out, failing to check and double-check any one of them can result in a deal you’ll regret.
May
2
Boy, here’s a myth that needs debunking. Some people think paying bills until just before the due date will generate more money in the form of interest. The thinking is, “Why should I give (fill in the blank) the use of my money when it can be earning interest in my bank?”
