Jean Chatzky
Jean Chatzky
Jean Sherman Chatzkyis an American financial journalist, author and motivational speaker. Chatzky has given personal financial advice on various TV shows. She is the financial editor for NBC's Today Show...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionJournalist
Date of Birth7 November 1964
CountryUnited States of America
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Use an accountant the first time you file your taxes after becoming a freelancer. It will be worth it.
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Whether you're replacing one appliance that's seen better days, or many because you're moving or renovating, you probably know to look for the Energy Star label. That's good advice.
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Whether it's fly-fishing, taking your camper to the Everglades, or just traveling, everyone has got a little retirement dream.
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Women take fewer financial risks than men do, but not because we're wusses. Both sexes secrete the hormone oxytocin in stressful situations, but women secrete more of it, which helps us stay calmer.
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Buy experiences, not things. Spending on experiences makes people happier than spending on things. Things get broken and go out of style. Experiences get better every time you talk about them.
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You can have a do-over starting today. But you have to get over the feeling that it's too late
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It's not about having it all. It's about having what you value most.
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By definition, saving - for anything - requires us to not get things now so that we can get bigger ones later.
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A little personality goes a long way.
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Don't let the fact that you're spending time getting organized result in late fees on your credit card bills.
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Too often, we make budget cuts - then blow the savings. Instead, think about your financial picture. Do you have high-interest rate debt? Paying it off faster will save you a bundle.
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You may be basing a portion of your self-worth on your bank account without even realizing it. Try to pinpoint the activities and qualities that, free of charge, fulfill you.
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Unlike other loans, a reverse mortgage doesn't have to be repaid until the borrower moves out of the home or passes away.
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There are two things that you need to save for. First, you need an emergency cushion of no fewer than six months of living expenses. This needs to be cash in a liquid account where you can get at it in - yes - an emergency if you need it. In other words, money markets, not CDs. You also need to save for your future: that means retirement.