One of the best investor developments of the past decade is how technology has made the process of putting money to work so much easier. That’s the good news. The bad news is that we have essentially given the keys to our cars to a lot of people who haven’t been behind the wheel.
Read MoreDuring back to school season, parents are focused on helping their children succeed academically, socially and yes, financially. I know talking about money is not easy and not enough schools incorporate personal finance concepts into the curriculum.
Read MoreAs millions of high school graduates collect their degrees, it’s time to prepare them for the next phase of their lives. In addition to the common sense wisdom that parents, grandparents and friends will be imparting, please allow “Aunt Jill” to add a few financial tips.
Read MoreI was among the generation of students who attended skills-based classes like sewing, cooking, typing and shop. I did not master any of these areas, but I am very happy to have had some basic knowledge about each of them and typing has come in handy in my career.
Read MoreI am using the occasion of Financial Literacy Month to define the most frequently asked financial words or terms that I find myself defining for readers, listeners and viewers. I will use the letters of the alphabet to help and if I miss something you would like defined, just shoot me a note and I will add to the Jill on Money Financial Glossary. I’ll complete the alphabet later this month.
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