One of my rules is: If it's good for the planet, it's usually good for your wallet. Jean Chatzky goodplanetrule Change image and share on social
I love a hotel that offers Wi-Fi Internet access, especially if it's free. But I never access sensitive information, like my bank account or an online shopping site that stores my credit card information, on a public Wi-Fi connection. Jean Chatzky accessaccountbank share on social
Debt certainly isn't always a bad thing. A mortgage can help you afford a home. Student loans can be a necessity in getting a good job. Both are investments worth making, and both come with fairly low interest rates. Jean Chatzky affordbaddebt share on social
Many people focus on the 4 percent rule, which essentially says that as long as you withdraw no more than 4 percent from your retirement accounts each year, the money should last you 30 years. Jean Chatzky accountessentiallyfocus Change image and share on social
Web banking lets you monitor your spending, tweak your budget, schedule payments, and more, particularly if you marry your online bank with the personal-finance management tools available online. Jean Chatzky bankbudgetfinance Change image and share on social
Wills are trumped by legal titles to real estate or beneficiary designations on financial accounts, retirement plans and insurance policies. Jean Chatzky accountbeneficiarydesignation Change image and share on social
Many of us, if pressed, would admit that we'd prefer a cash gift to another pair of pajamas or bestselling novel. But giving the green can make even the best of us uncomfortable - the etiquette is confusing, and those who relish picking out the perfect something can miss some of the fun. Jean Chatzky admitbestsellingcash share on social
Do you have an emergency fund? If not, build one - aim for three months of expenses to start, then boost it to six. It will ease your anxiety and get you out of a potential jam. Jean Chatzky aimanxietyboost Change image and share on social
People who are passionate about what they do reach financial comfort and wealth more often than those who are not. That argues for doing one of two things. Finding your passion and pursuing it. Or becoming passionate about what you're already pursuing. Jean Chatzky arguecomfortfinancial share on social
Find the autonomy in your work. Autonomy is key to feeling good about the work you do, no matter what kind of work it is. Jean Chatzky autonomyfeltfind Change image and share on social