[Mar 02nd 2010] Maybe you've been together for years and you think you know each other. But inside the beautiful brain of the person you love may lurk an assumption and since you are, undoubtedly wanting a happy futre it would be good to make ceratin that you are... - read on...

[Feb 16th 2010] "Where do you want to be five years from now?", asked my pastor on a recent Sunday. Would you like to be wiser financially, a better loved one to your family, a wiser person? It doesn't matter how old you are because there is never a reason to n... - read on...

[Feb 09th 2010] Q. Where can I save money and earn a higher rate than a checking or savings account? A. Not to give you a growth in your brain but this is the difference between savings at a financial institution and investing in the stock market. (Need some f... - read on...

[Feb 02nd 2010] I received a question about the best places to go online for tax refund estimates. You will need to determine which sites offer the best information for you, but I found a few sites that offer tax estimates. And, as always, you can go to the WAB... - read on...

[Jan 19th 2010] Saving for retirement is important. It may seem boring but it's important. Maybe you don't have a plan. If that's true I'd really like you start one this year. There are many kinds of plans for all different situations. And I can't say for sure wh... - read on...

[Jan 12th 2010] By- Marion Syversen Monitor spending - Make every dollar work for you by knowing where each one goes! Know what percent of your income is used for food, entertainment, savings, and the rest. Make a budget - Now you can make a budget. Find a... - read on...

[Dec 22nd 2009] By- Marion Syversen Let's say you think opening an account for your little pumpkin would be a great idea for Christmas. Let's look at the rules for some of the most common types. Savings account- If you open a joint account with your little... - read on...

[Dec 07th 2009] By- Marion Syverson Get organized- Please use a list and pare it to who really needs gifts. Money isn't a substitute for love so don't mistake the two. Give group gifts- Can you buy a group gift of a great game, puzzle or event, like a dinne... - read on...

[Nov 30th 2009] By- Marion Syverson I have discussed the differences between men and women before but a recent news story compels me to speak of this again. After all, a discussion in which I get to grab you by your adorable little ears and shake you always se... - read on...

[Nov 24th 2009] This is the last in our series on Dealing with Financial Difficulty. These topics have involved not just financial but also emotional trouble resulting in our first week's topic divorce, then last week's job loss and this week's topic which is ... - read on...

[Nov 17th 2009] We are in the middle of a short series of segments entitled Dealing with Financial Difficulties. Last week we covered Divorce. This week we will discuss losing a job. Another emotionally difficult life and financial issue is losing your job. It... - read on...

[Oct 27th 2009] By- Marion Syversen Not everyone enjoys finance, though as this segment of the news states I think Finance is FUN! To try to help, and with the encouragement of WABI-TV5 staff, I wrote a book that mixes 'Finance with Chocolate SauceTM' and also... - read on...

[Oct 20th 2009] Life is not all lollipops and sunshine. You already pragmatically address some of the daily down-side issues of life with the purchase of Band-Aids and toilet paper. But what do you need to plan for your ultimate earthly future? In the book Ahe... - read on...

[Oct 13th 2009] Life is not all lollipops and sunshine. You already pragmatically address some of the daily down-side issues of life with the purchase of Band-Aids and toilet paper. But what do you need to plan for your ultimate earthly future? In the bo... - read on...

[Oct 06th 2009] Getting ready for retirement and our years in retirement, which thanks to longer lifespans, now account for a lot of years and work best with important planning. Here's a look at of the typical journey. Fantasy- The 15 years before retirement ... - read on...

[Sep 29th 2009] We spoke a couple of weeks ago about the changing credit card laws that will restrict issuance of cards for anyone under 21. So how can you help younger students learn good credit habits? here are a few suggestions from the Wall Street Journal. ... - read on...

[Sep 01st 2009] Family living on one income might be a decision made because of values or a situation thrust upon you because of circumstance. Either way, these tips will help you live well on less. Be thoughtful - Think about the family's real needs. If you ... - read on...

[Aug 25th 2009] If you hold a credit card you've probably noticed that you rates have increased. That's in anticipation of legislation signed May 22nd that became effective August 20th. Regulations are phased in and the final portions take effect February 22, 201... - read on...

[Aug 18th 2009] By- Marion Syverson   Berenstein Bears – “Trouble with Money”, “Dollars and Sense” and “Think of Those in Need” are three of the Berenstein Bears series of books that teach children (suggested ages 4- 8) about a variety of ways to understand the... - read on...

[Aug 11th 2009] When I was a kid and the family would drive by a school- any school- I would hold my breathe until we'd pass it. It wasn't learning that bugged me, it was the routine of school. But it's getting to be that time again: time for school shopping. ... - read on...

[Aug 04th 2009] I recently received a question from a client about tools to help her daughter figure out her budget. Here are some online tools to help. Mint- is a popular, free tool that links your investments with your checking accounts and bills to hel... - read on...

[Jul 14th 2009] Jobs- Increasing unemployment numbers continue to weigh on markets and on employers. Even if business is good for us we perceive news reports as more indicative of how things are really going. Unemployment figures are lagging indicators, which me... - read on...

[Jul 07th 2009] Here are some tips on creating a life that allows you Financial Independence! Marry a true partner- Peace at home and unity in making big decisions will simplify your life and save you money. Respect each other. Never be a bully. Being a bu... - read on...

[Jun 30th 2009] I recently reread The Millionaire Women Next Door, by Ph. D. Thomas Stanley. Subtitled 'The Many Journeys of Successful American Business Women', the book compiles research on these women and their spending habits, as well as their views on wor... - read on...

[Jun 09th 2009] In the last few weeks we've talked about the different perspectives men and women have concerning investing. Today I want to talk about the differences that men and women have about spending money. You may have already observed some of these trait... - read on...