http://moneyeditor.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Money Editor en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:01:47 GMT 2009-12-30T04:01:47Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736461 Check out some of this week's featured articles written by our Gather members in Gather's Money Essential Group. Featured Artcles Budget Deficit Tops $1 Trillion . . . Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:10:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736461 Money Editor 2009-07-14T00:10:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732071 Check out some of this week's featured articles in Gather's Money Essential Group.   Featured Artcles Common Cents: Do the Research . . . Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:46:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732071 Money Editor 2009-07-08T13:46:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714196 Check out some of this week's featured articles in Gather's Money Essential Group.       Featured Articles RECESSION WEDDINGS: 10 Basic . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:31:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714196 Money Editor 2009-06-18T03:31:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977700849 Check out some of this week's featured articles in Gather's Money Essential Group.       Featured Artcles LEFT OF THE RIGHT: The Key . . . Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:42:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977700849 Money Editor 2009-06-04T02:42:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977120530 Teaching children about money can open your mind to clearer thinking about your own investor behavior. While I was recently discussing the value of various coins and how they combine to purchase “goodies” . . . Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:43:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977120530 Money Editor 2007-09-18T13:43:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977113582 Whether you hope to send your youngster to an Ivy League college or a public university, brace yourself for a serious case of sticker shock. And with the cost of college rising an average 5 percent to . . . Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:09:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977113582 Money Editor 2007-09-11T14:09:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106414 If your financial picture is complex, it can be a daunting task to manage your portfolio and navigate the ins and outs of retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, investments and taxes. That's . . . Tue, 04 Sep 2007 17:16:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106414 Money Editor 2007-09-04T17:16:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977075239 Here it is... my weekly call to Gather Members to post what they are doing this weekend that will be a total blast and cost less than $50.  With that money mantra in mind, I have decided to post a . . . Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:25:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977075239 Money Editor 2007-08-03T19:25:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977061745 T.G.I.F!  Yes Friday has finally arrived!  It's time to focus on the next 48 hours of (as Mel Gibson would say)... freedom!  Let's try to make the most of it for the least amount . . . Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:59:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977061745 Money Editor 2007-07-20T16:59:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977043421 My great-great grandmother had a funny notion about the Fourth of July.  After the fireworks and festivities ended she would say (in her swedish accent) "summah is ovah."  Although . . . Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:11:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977043421 Money Editor 2007-06-29T21:11:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977043167 The purchase of a first home is a fairly momentous occasion: It means putting down roots and making a real commitment to a community. But the financial commitment is even bigger. For most people, buying . . . Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:32:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977043167 Money Editor 2007-06-29T16:32:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977039227 By Clare Bergquist, Director, Schwab Corporate & Retirement Services.   Many of the provisions of the 2006 Pension Protection Act focus on how companies can act to help their employees save . . . Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:42:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977039227 Money Editor 2007-06-25T18:42:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977038946 -    Senators will revive debate this week on a compromise immigration bill that was nearly buried over a week ago.  President Bush has been urging its passage. -      . . . Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:35:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977038946 Money Editor 2007-06-25T14:35:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036360 Too many young adults fall into the trap of credit card debt, but too few seem to realize just how deep a trap these cards can pose. In fact, about one third of all personal bankruptcies are filed by people . . . Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:43:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036360 Money Editor 2007-06-22T13:43:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977033733 Can forgoing a “happy hour” help you have an even happier retirement? Can hiring a DJ instead of a live band for your wedding help you make the most of your golden years? A recent survey by . . . Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:21:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977033733 Money Editor 2007-06-19T17:21:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977030481 Younger investors saving for retirement often ask: "How big does my portfolio have to be before I can retire?" Those nearer to or in the very early stages of retirement might ask:  "How . . . Fri, 15 Jun 2007 23:27:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977030481 Money Editor 2007-06-15T23:27:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977029404 According to a new poll by Bloomberg/L.A. Times, a majority of Americans don't have a lot of faith in the boardroom set.  The survey found that six in ten people polled say Chief Executive Officers . . . Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:52:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977029404 Money Editor 2007-06-14T15:52:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977026850 In today's workplace, Americans of all ages are changing jobs more frequently. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the youngest baby boomers (ages 42– 49) have, on average, held more . . . Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:45:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977026850 Money Editor 2007-06-11T20:45:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977023969 Imagine this: You’re 25 years old and just getting your career going, but you can’t get into the saving and investing mode because you’re not paid all that much to begin with and you . . . Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:39:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977023969 Money Editor 2007-06-08T17:39:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977019857 Goin' to the chapel and goin' to get married? Congratulations! As you embark on this exciting new phase of your life, be sure to discuss how you plan to budget, pay bills and get rid of any debt. . . . Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:25:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977019857 Money Editor 2007-06-04T16:25:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017408 Well folks, it's official, summer has started.  So as we head into this season of fun, let's try to keep a few extra dollars in our pockets.  So again we ask....  what are you going . . . Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:18:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017408 Money Editor 2007-06-01T19:18:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977014735 Parents and grandparents: According to a recent Schwab survey, teens  want to learn more about personal finance, and they are hungry for the knowledge gained from financial paths you've already . . . Wed, 30 May 2007 18:57:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977014735 Money Editor 2007-05-30T18:57:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977008884 With gas prices in some spots pushing four bucks a gallon...and popcorn and a movie costing an Andrew Jackson on average...it can be a real challenge to find frugal fun for under $50 on a weekend.  . . . Fri, 25 May 2007 16:39:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977008884 Money Editor 2007-05-25T16:39:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976958064 From Monday April 16th to Wednesday April 18th we will be running a series on what to do with your tax return? What is the best way to get the most out of your tax return?    We will be featuring . . . Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:12:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976958064 Money Editor 2007-04-13T22:12:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976957917 From Monday April 16th to Wednesday April 18th we will be running a series on what to do with your tax return? What is the best way to get the most out of your tax return?    We will be featuring . . . Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:52:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976957917 Money Editor 2007-04-13T19:52:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976942447 When should I retire? What's the best way to secure AND grow my investments? What's my "number"...And how does that compare with my peers? How can I retire happily? Retirement is a huge . . . Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:37:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976942447 Money Editor 2007-03-28T15:37:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976932446 On March 27th and 28th the Gather Money Essential will be running a series on retirement. What are your retirement dreams?  How are you planning for retirement?   On March 27th and 28th we . . . Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:08:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976932446 Money Editor 2007-03-15T16:08:44Z