Too many people say to their brokers, I can't deal with this. Take my money. Do what you want. That's the worst attitude you can have.

If you or me go to the gas station to fill up our car and it costs us much more than we expected, it will zap our discretionary income. We won't have the extra money to buy that washing machine or new winter coat-all big ticket items that are important to economic growth.

Most women outlive their spouses. Divorce remains at record rates. It's important for a woman to be able to control her finances.

Most women outlive their spouses. Divorce remains at record rates. It's important for a woman to be able to control her finances.