by Jay Beattey | Aug 4, 2014 | Articles, Millennials, Personal Finance
Sending kids (back) to college can be a bit frightening for a whole bunch of Mom and Dad reasons. But one – often overlooked concern is financial literacy. Here are some conversation topics that could make for a real education. Credit Cards: Your kids will be...
by Jay Beattey | May 30, 2014 | Articles, Millennials, Personal Finance
Millennials (those between 13 and 32) aren’t investing. It’s not because they don’t have the money. It’s not because they don’t have a strong saving instinct (on the frugality scale – they’re closer to the Greatest Generation). And it’s not that they’re not saving....
by Jay Beattey | Apr 10, 2014 | Articles, Millennials, Personal Finance
Here’s a novel idea for college bound students and their families that looks like it’s about to be tested for real in – of all places – Michigan. The idea is that students would be able to go to college tuition-free for the duration of their studies. In exchange, the...
by Jay Beattey | Apr 1, 2014 | Articles, Millennials, Personal Finance
In my last article I shared a story about the importance of attention to your credit history. It impacts not just matters of credit, but it will also dictate the rates you pay for auto and homeowner’s insurance, and will be scrutinized by potential employers. Your...
by Jay Beattey | Mar 28, 2014 | Articles, Millennials, Personal Finance, Retirement
As a supposed personal finance expert, I’ve seen my share of credit horror stories – that often takes years to repair. As my kids prepared for college a few years ago – they started getting credit card offers by the droves. I was very deliberate in advising...
by Jay Beattey | Mar 6, 2014 | Articles, Millennials, Personal Finance, Retirement
More and more I find the Wall Streeters are brainwashing people into believing they’re paying no fees and commissions to invest. In fact, many of them debate the point vigorously! Here’s my open letter to two of them. · Dear Daughter: Company sponsored plans...
