Emily Nickerson

Little brings Emily more of a thrill than taking a so-so sentence and making it shine or giving an alright paragraph more of a punch. She’s a self proclaimed word-nerd whose penchant for language took her from barista-ing in a bookstore café during college to serving as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in a high school just outside of Madrid after graduating with a double major in English and Spanish. Since returning to the States over a year ago, Emily has worked as Associate Editor for The Daily Muse and established a Spanish language social media presence for one of Southwest Michigan’s leading credit unions. Recently married, she, her hubby, and their crazy cat, Angel, call the shores of Lake Michigan home. Follow her on twitter @EmENickerson.

Liz Claman
May 6, 2013

FOX anchor Liz Claman has interviewed Warren Buffett many times over the years. And today, she shares with us the most important words of investment wisdom she’s learned from him.

Credit Cards

Trying to Build Credit? What You Should Know About Credit Cards

May 5, 2013

If you’re trying to establish credit for the first time, one of the best ways to do so is by getting a credit card. But, you’ve probably heard the downsides of credit cards, too. Personal finance expert Scott Gamm weighs in on what you need to consider.

Bill Splitting Apps

5 Genius Apps for Splitting Bills With Friends

April 22, 2013

Splitting the check at dinner can get complicated—and dividing bills like rent and utilities can be even more annoying. So, save yourself the pain and check out these great apps that do all the calculating for you.

Personal Finance Myths

5 Myths We Believe About Women & Money

April 8, 2013

Helaine Olen believes that much of the money advice we hear today is wrong, especially where it concerns women. We sat down with her to learn the myths surrounding women and money and what we’ve all been getting wrong about personal finance.

  • Annual Budget
    The Key to Budgeting for Big Expenses
    , February 18, 2013

    Putting together a budget by month makes sense—you pay your rent and bills all monthly, right? But it’s also important to budget for the big expenses that crop up only once a year. Follow these guidelines to make sure you stay on track.

  • Online-Only Banking
    5 Great Online-Only Banking Options
    , February 4, 2013

    A new crop of accounts—and even whole banks—are foregoing their in-person services and instead focusing on innovative online-only features. Want to make the switch to a more tech-savvy financial institution? Here’s what you need to know.

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    9 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2013
    , January 7, 2013

    We’d all love to start the New Year with a big raise. But that’s not the only way to increase your cash flow or boost your savings. If one of your resolutions is to improve your financial situation this year, consider these nine ways to make it happen.