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JW January 2013 Net Worth

Published Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 13:43 by Consumerism Commentary

Naked With Cash is the year-long series on Consumerism Commentary where seven readers’ households share their financial progress on a monthly basis, and February is “insurance month.” I’ve partnered with financial planners who will offer some guidance along the way. Read this introduction to learn more about the series. […]

Anonymous S January 2013 Net Worth

Published Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 14:25 by Consumerism Commentary

Naked With Cash is the year-long series on Consumerism Commentary where seven readers’ households share their financial progress on a monthly basis, and February is “insurance month.” I’ve partnered with financial planners who will offer some guidance along the way. Read this introduction to learn more about the series. Anonymous S is a 24-year-old engineer earning $67,000 a year plus bonus. […]

Working From Home: A Benefit or a Distraction?

Published Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 16:42 by Consumerism Commentary

Marissa Mayer, the CEO of Yahoo, is looking to improve her company’s performance. In a memo from the company’s human resources department to all employees, Mayer made her intentions clear. In order to build a more cohesive company of employees, all work from home arrangements are canceled. The confidential memo was made public by Kara Swisher at AllThingsD. […]

Kathleen January 2013 Net Worth

Published Monday, February 25, 2013 - 18:21 by Consumerism Commentary

Naked With Cash is the year-long series on Consumerism Commentary where seven readers’ households share their financial progress on a monthly basis, and February is “insurance month.” I’ve partnered with financial planners who will offer some guidance along the way. Read this introduction to learn more about the series. Kathleen is thirty-one years old, single, and living in Portland, Oregon. […]

What Is Your Motivation for Saving Money?

Published Monday, February 25, 2013 - 12:53 by Consumerism Commentary

This week has been dubbed American Saves Week by the Consumer Federation of America, a non-profit organization founded in 1968 “to advance the consumer interest through research, advocacy, and education,” according to the organization’s website. […]

Calvin January 2013 Net Worth

Published Friday, February 22, 2013 - 12:00 by Consumerism Commentary

Naked With Cash is the year-long series on Consumerism Commentary where seven readers’ households share their financial progress on a monthly basis, and February is “insurance month.” I’ve partnered with financial planners who will offer some guidance along the way. Read this introduction to learn more about the series. […]

Proposal: A Formula for Your Personal Human Capital

Published Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 13:01 by Consumerism Commentary

Calculating your net worth is easy. First find the value of all your assets, including your bank accounts, cash lying around the house, investments, and major assets like real property. Next find the value of all your liabilities, including loans, credit card balances, bills you have to pay soon. Subtract the liabilities value from the assets value and you have your net worth. […]

Moving Assets Into a Revocable Living Trust

Published Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 14:19 by Consumerism Commentary

To prepare for the idea that someday I may no longer be alive, but also as a matter of general organization, I have created a revocable living trust. The primary benefit of this type of trust is to avoid a hassle for those who may be dealing with my estate after I die. No, I don’t have a large piece of property somewhere in the south of France. […]

SteveDH January 2013 Net Worth

Published Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 11:46 by Consumerism Commentary

Naked With Cash is the year-long series on Consumerism Commentary where seven readers’ households share their financial progress on a monthly basis. I’ve partnered with financial planners who will offer some guidance along the way. Read this introduction to learn more about the series. SteveDH is retired, and he and his wife have two grown kids. […]

Now Covered By Umbrella Insurance

Published Monday, February 18, 2013 - 11:14 by Consumerism Commentary

There is nothing that can derail your financial success or path to independence as fast as being held liable for some kind of catastrophic loss without the appropriate level of insurance coverage. Automobile and homeowners insurance (or renter’s insurance) cover only up to a certain amount of your liability if you or your property is involved in an accident. […]