Best and worst? Nuh-huh. Worst and worster! Just take my Grandma. She’s used her credit cards to obliterate her home equity and her Boomer kids’ inheritances. (“Bad Grandma! Very naughty!”) … Read More “Credit cards versus store cards – what’s the best and worst for your wealth?”

“Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.” That’s a quote from PJ O’Rourke. In my opinion, the funniest man alive. … Read More “Knowledge is power. What is the best finance book you have ever read, and why?”

IF ANY?! To quote tennis legend John McEnroe: “You cannot be serious!” Remove “if any” from that question for Generation Xers! I know it’s awful to think about, but picture … Read More “Life insurance: How much, if any, should you have? And how much should you pay?”

Yes and, um … no. Well, yes. But not really. New Year’s Eve is a stupid time to make resolutions. For a start, nobody should promise anything when they were … Read More “Have you made any new year resolutions about your finances? Is this a good idea?”

I don’t believe in crystal balls. They’re trouble, like poking Chopper Read in the eye. Exact predictions are for crazy people. And liars. Nobody knows what’s going to happen this … Read More “What will 2011 mean for Generation X’s finances?”