Warning: there are plenty of spoilers about the Spanish drama Velvet ahead. Fashion Insight: You can never go wrong with Chanel Ross and Rachel of the Week: Clara and Mateo Spanish Culture Clue: An out-of-wedlock child isn’t nearly as scandalous as one would expect it might in the Catholic Spain of the Franco era. I suspect… [Read More]
The single biggest purchase most families will make is their house. There’s a lot of mythology about the economic benefits of homeownership, and I’d like to break through that so that you can make the best decision for you and your family. To start off, my parents paid about $5,000 54 years ago for a… [Read More]
I’m sure handwriting advocates dream of a mythical past in which biological females in plaid jumpers and biological males in white shirts and neckties sit with perfect posture and correct paper slant, quietly writing “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” over and over. My guess is that their vision does not include… [Read More]
My grandfather was born on July 4, in England. He always said he had no choice but to emigrate because no one in England knew how to celebrate his birthday. His family moved from a coal-mining town in Northern England to a coal-mining town in Western Pennsylvania. In high school, my grandfather became involved with… [Read More]
In the summer of 2001, I had been a mother for four years, a freelancer for three, and a homeowner (with my husband) for one. I was overwhelmed with trying to run a business and raise a kid and manage a household. Although most families in our socioeconomic circles hired cleaners, a sorority sister had… [Read More]
Hedge Funds for Dummies, 2e
My first book has been completely revised! Updated to reflect changing markets, accessible strategies through ETFs, and new potential due diligence pitfalls.
Day Trading for Dummies, 5e
With five revisions, countless interviews with successful traders, and lots of research, this is the definitive guide to getting started, managing risk, and staying in the game.