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Therapy For Your Pocketbook Episode 13: “But I Want to Buy A House Now!”

The FriskyDecember 9, 2010 //

In the latest episode of “Therapy For Your Pocketbook,” Connie, who recently moved in with her boyfriend, shares her desire to move away from their bongo-playing, hippie neighbors and move into a house of their own. But she’s torn between saving for retirement and saving for a home. Finance Expert Manisha Thakor advises her to split her extra money in half — half CD, half IRA. [Therapy For Your Pocketbook]

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Therapy For Your Pocketbook Episode 12: “Clothes Investment”

The FriskyNovember 18, 2010 //

In the latest episode of “Therapy For Your Pocketbook,” Susie, a young professional, shares that she sees everything she buys as an investment … like sunglasses and blouses her daughter will wear someday. But, um, she doesn’t have a daughter, yet. Finance Expert Manisha Thakor explains that if you’re in serious credit card debt, the most sound investment you can make is — pay what you owe! That’s a guaranteed return on investment. [Therapy For Your Pocketbook] Keep reading »

Therapy For Your Pocketbook Episode 11: “Stocks, Bonds and Metaphors”

The FriskyOctober 15, 2010 //

In the latest episode of “Therapy For Your Pocketbook,” Diane, a recent divorcee, comes clean and admits that although she signed up for a Roth IRA, she has no clue how to invest her dollars. Finance Expert Manisha Thakor explains that there are funds specifically created for new investors who aren’t stock market-savvy. There’s nothing to be ashamed of — this is your retirement, dang it. [Therapy For Your Pocketbook] Keep reading »

Therapy For Your Pocketbook Episode 10: “Sandals, Sundresses & Silence, Please”

The FriskySeptember 23, 2010 //

In the latest episode of “Therapy For Your Pocketbook,” Connie, a teacher who is stressed from trying to keep her third graders from setting their surroundings on fire, ponders what to do with some extra cash. Become an investor or a jetsetter? Finance Expert Manisha Thakor helps her find a way to do both. [Therapy For Your Pocketbook] Keep reading »

Therapy For Your Pocketbook Episode 9: “Store Credit Cards — Danger Ahead!“

The FriskySeptember 16, 2010 //


In the latest episode of “Therapy For Your Pocketbook,” Suzie, a young professional, gets seduced by the lure of “15 percent off” that comes with opening a new store credit card. Finance Expert Manisha Thakor urges her to be responsible and warns if her credit score gets damaged, she may wind up with the same car payment for her KIA that her friend gets for her BMW! [Therapy For Your Pocketbook] Keep reading »

Therapy For Your Pocketbook Episode 8: “The Shredder”

The FriskyAugust 5, 2010 //


In the latest episode of “Therapy For Your Pocketbook,” Diane, an entrepreneur, splurges a bit on her new business, but — $200 for a cappuccino maker?! Finance Expert Manisha Thakor suggests a formula when buying: break down your yearly income into an hourly wage to determine how much “time” each purchase will cost you. Suddenly that cappuccino maker isn’t looking so hot. [Therapy For Your Pocketbook]

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Therapy For Your Pocketbook Episode 7: “Hidden Purchases”

The FriskyJuly 22, 2010 //


In the latest episode of Therapy For Your Pocketbook, Connie confesses she’s been keeping her purchases in the closet and under the bed — anywhere her live-in boyfriend won’t find them. Finance Expert Manisha Thakor says it’s OK to have fun with the money you’ve earned, but when spending gets out of control it affects you and your partner. Show you’re responsible by setting up an account specifically for “Want” purchases. [Therapy For Your Pocketbook] Keep reading »

Therapy For Your Pocketbook Episode 6: “Puddles Isn’t A Dependent”

The FriskyJuly 8, 2010 //


In the latest episode of Therapy For Your Pocketbook, Susie worries about who will take care of her parents — and pup — if something happens to her. Finance expert Manisha Thakor says buying life insurance in your 20s is a common mistake. The purpose of life insurance is not to take care of your parents, but your dependents. If you don’t have dependents, skip it. [Therapy For Your Pocketbook]

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Therapy For Your Pocketbook Episode 5: “Cold Denial”

The FriskyJune 22, 2010 //


Diane, a recent divorcee denies having a cold and the need to be on her ex’s health insurance. It’s not like she’s going to get salmonella poisoning or get hit by a bus, right? Finance Expert Manisha Thakor says wrong — one visit to the hospital can prove catastrophic consequences to your finances. [Therapy For Your Pocketbook]

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Therapy For Your Pocketbook Episode 4: “He’s Really Sensitive”

The FriskyJune 10, 2010 //


Connie just moved in with her boyfriend and although he’s really nice and makes great lasagna, there’s something she’s never asked him — his number. Could his credit mess up their financial future? Finance Expert Manisha Thakor encourages her to do the “partner exchange,” even though he’s really sensitive and cried during “Wall-E.” [Therapy For Your Pocketbook]

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