The bigger your down payment, the better the terms you obtain on a mortgage — or any other loan for that matter. Jackie CohenJackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist turned turned financial advisor obsessed with climate change risk, data and business. Jackie holds a B.A. Degree from Macalester College and an M.A. in English from Claremont Graduate University. www.jackiecohen.xyz
5 Ways to Get Paid Faster
Getting paid for your work is the final step in every sales process and still one of the biggest issues every company faces. You provide the goods and services, but how long until you receive payment? The longer it takes, the higher the opportunity costs and the less likely you will be paid. Many times it feels like “the check is in the mail” for
Proper financial management tips for young adults
We’re proud of you. You’ve taken the first step towards financial freedom – planning it. As young as you are, you need to take steps if you want to ensure that your hard-earned money won’t vanish. The good news is that you don’t need any fancy degrees or a solid background to become an expert at managing your finances. Check out these financial management tips
Know Your Rights: When it Comes to Your Finances, You Need to Know Where You Stand Legally
Lottery, divorce, potential bankruptcy – there are many situations you could find yourself in where you don’t just need a bank, you need a lawyer. The same goes for giving or receiving substantial amounts of money, as well as working out your will and designating a durable power of attorney; it’s always best to have everything set in place by a qualified legal eagle. However,
Win a $100 Gift Card by Answering a Few Questions
You just might score a gift card worth up to $100 just by answering the questions in the window below. Jackie CohenJackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist turned turned financial advisor obsessed with climate change risk, data and business. Jackie holds a B.A. Degree from Macalester College and an M.A. in English from Claremont Graduate University. www.jackiecohen.xyz
How Much Should You Pay for Thanksgiving Turkey?
Be grateful for your Thanksgiving turkey this year — it costs an average of two cents less per pound this year. Jackie CohenJackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist turned turned financial advisor obsessed with climate change risk, data and business. Jackie holds a B.A. Degree from Macalester College and an M.A. in English from Claremont Graduate University. www.jackiecohen.xyz
Too Much Debt for the Holidays? Bah Humbug!
Too much debt can turn the winter holidays into a depressing time. Jackie CohenJackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist turned turned financial advisor obsessed with climate change risk, data and business. Jackie holds a B.A. Degree from Macalester College and an M.A. in English from Claremont Graduate University. www.jackiecohen.xyz
How Not to Give Gifts That Get Tossed in a Corner
The season of giving is about to start. Stores and shops all across the country are stocking up on toys, electronics, and everything in between. But how do you know which gift to get someone? After all, knowing how to give good gifts doesn’t come naturally to most people. Rather it is a skill that must be learned. Of course, it helps if you have
How to Raise Financially Savvy Kids
Missouri, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia require that high school students take a personal finance course to graduate. If you don’t live in one of those states or your children are younger than high-school age, you might have to be their first teacher on this subject — that’s how to raise money savvy kids. Jackie CohenJackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist turned turned financial advisor obsessed with
Maybe You Should Rethink Whether to Retire Earlier
Ilness or layoffs often force people to retire earlier than they had originally planned. Jackie CohenJackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist turned turned financial advisor obsessed with climate change risk, data and business. Jackie holds a B.A. Degree from Macalester College and an M.A. in English from Claremont Graduate University. www.jackiecohen.xyz







