November 2018 - Daily Financial Channel

The 12 Dumbest Money Questions We’ve Ever Asked (and Why They’re Not Actually Dumb)

Daily Financial Channel November 30, 2018

Let’s channel our former middle school teachers: There are no dumb questions. Especially when it comes to personal finance. Do you remember your financial literacy…

How to Save Money on Everything You Buy for Baby Without Clipping Coupons

Daily Financial Channel November 29, 2018

There was a time when my wife and I could go to Target, and the only things we’d have to worry about kicking up our…

Why Potlucks are the Perfect Alternative to Expensive Dinners With Friends

Daily Financial Channel November 28, 2018

The death of the dinner party is one of the greatest tragedies of our generation. (Just kidding. Everything is terrible.) The reality is it’s just…

This 30-Day Challenge Will Help Any Married Couple Conquer Their Money Woes

Daily Financial Channel November 27, 2018

Congratulations! You’ve said your vows. You’ve thrown that bouquet (who knew Grandma could jump like that?). You’re even rocking a nice tan from your honeymoon.…

GM Restructuring News Not A Sign Of A Slowing Economy

Daily Financial Channel November 27, 2018

Today General Motors (GM) announced a restructuring that will cut 14,000 positions and the possibility of closing five auto manufacturing plants. Some headlines attributed the…

9 Ways to Avoid Early Withdrawal Penalties From Your Retirement Accounts

Daily Financial Channel November 26, 2018

Have you ever been in dire need of some cash but your bills are due and your bank account is low? Then you look at…

FHA vs. Conventional Loans: How to Tell Which Is Better for Your First Home

Daily Financial Channel November 25, 2018

monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images You’re planning to purchase your first home. What a glorious event! Until it comes time to figure out how you’re going to pay…

5 Times You Need a Financial Adviser — and When the DIY Approach Is Fine

Daily Financial Channel November 24, 2018

When I decided to start investing for retirement, I had no clue where to start. I had no 401(k), individual retirement account (IRA) or health…

7 Black Friday Shoppers Tell Us What They Really Plan to Spend for Holidays

Daily Financial Channel November 23, 2018

Cyber Monday still hasn’t killed Black Friday… at least not yet. This holiday season, it was estimated that 34 million people would shop in person…

Low Level Of Bullishness Means Equity Market Market Bottom Maybe Near

Daily Financial Channel November 22, 2018

Investor sentiment continues a trend of turning less bullish. Today’s Sentiment Survey report from the American Association of Individual Investors noted individual investor bullish sentiment…