Nov 13, 2009 -
We talk about love and money quite a bit here on Savvy, and many of you have had a go-round or two with your significant other about the topic. In a new relationship, resolving money issues means adjusting to each other’s spending and saving styles, and coming up with a system you can both live with. But as relationships grow and change, financial situations do too, and many couples find themselves having to adjust their approach to money after years of marriage.
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Oct 22, 2009 -
There are too many families who were taken by surprise when one breadwinner suddenly lost his or her job, but some couples might choose to give up an income for one reason or another. Maybe one person was offered a job in another city, leaving the other one without employment, the couple wants one parent to stay home with the kids, one half of the duo is miserable at work and wants out ASAP, etc. Before you make the choice to live on one income, you need to find out if it's a viable option by following these steps.
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Sep 22, 2009 -
Oprah is untouchable in terms of income — taking in an estimated $275 million, she's the highest earning celebrity by far. Do you know where the other best-paid celebrities stand? Take the quiz!
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Sep 22, 2009 -
Maryland is holding strong as the state with the highest median income for the third year in a row. The U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (using 2008 figures) found the median household income in Maryland is $70,545, followed by New Jersey ($70,378), Connecticut ($68,595), Alaska ($68,460) and Hawaii ($67,214).
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Sep 13, 2009 -
No matter what time they're on TV, the top-earning talk show hosts are paid nicely for their gift of gab. Guess which hosts make the most!
Question 1 of 5Which talk show host earns more?
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Sep 09, 2009 -
A friend of mine admits that she's overpaid. I appreciate her honesty, but there's a little feeling in my gut whenever the subject comes up — a nip of envy, if you will. My pal with the inflated paycheck is in the minority of women who admit they make more than they deserve, according to a recent survey of 4,000 women conducted by Woman's Day and AOL Living.
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Sep 01, 2009 -
We know what tradition says about who puts the bread on the table, but I want to know, who brings home more bacon in your relationship?
Source: Flickr User robotsari
Who Brings Home More Bacon: You or Your Honey?
I do.
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Aug 31, 2009 -
There's more to purchasing power than the gross number on your paycheck. Nobody knows that better than residents of Copenhagen, who earn more before taxes on average than any other city in the world. However, after accounting for taxes, hours worked, social security contributions, transportation, and the cost of groceries and household items, workers in Copenhagen have weaker purchasing power compared to cities where the average gross pay is less.
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Aug 21, 2009 -
Talented actors, athletes, and musicians are paid well for their work. Do you know which famous guy earned more during the last year? Take the quiz!
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Aug 18, 2009 -
Holy cash. The 10 highest paid corporate captains are raking in an astronomical amount of money, so much that it's difficult to conceptualize earning that much in one year. According to a new report from The Corporate Library, seven of the 10 made more than $100 million last year including salary and stock options.
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