Category Archives: Personal Finance

Personal finance roundup: Three books to get you financially fit

The Economy of You by Kimberly Palmer, AMACOM, 240 pages, $21.95 With today’s job insecurity, more people are supplementing their income with side work. In “The Economy of You,” Palmer details how people are tapping into their entrepreneurial side to provide a financial cushion, whether it’s to fund travel, a retirement or college. This piece … Continue reading Personal finance roundup: Three books to get you financially fit

College offers personal finance classes

CRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County College’s Continuing Education Department is offering a new “Managing Your Money” series of classes to help individuals make smart money decisions. The following classes are available: Jobless? A Financial Survival Guide: This course will help people make careful decisions, both personal and financial, focus on new opportunities and show how … Continue reading College offers personal finance classes

Personal Finance Goals

Although for some personal finance may come natural, for many the idea of balancing their monthly income against their financial responsibilities can be a daunting task. Some find it hard to set money aside that is needed for electrical bills, water bills, insurance and end up unable to pay some of their necessities when they … Continue reading Personal Finance Goals