Articles by Carolyn Okomo

Carolyn Okomo covers general personal finance topics with a focus on financial literacy.

Some Things to Consider If You’re Thinking of Relocating

Some Things to Consider If You’re Thinking of Relocating

So, you’re considering relocating to another city. Maybe you’d like to land...

Russell Simmons Helps RushCard Users Get Their Money Right

Def Jam record label founder Russell Simmons has stepped up the crusade to protect the image of his prepaid credit card company UniRush LLC, the creators of the RushCard.

How To Live, Comfortably, With Your Adult Child (And Vice Versa)

Are we becoming a nation of adult babies? A recent study published by the National Endowment for Financial Education would suggest just that. The organization’s research showed that 59% of parents are in some way financially supporting their children when...

Four Fun Ways to Educate Your Children About Personal Finances

Four Fun Ways to Educate Your Children About Personal Finances

While useful, the concept of financially educating yourself seems about as fun...

Sales Tax: A State-By-State Comparison

Sales Tax: A State-By-State Comparison

While declining to pay your taxes altogether is one way to reduce...