Articles by Carolyn Okomo

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

Top 5 Most Notorious U.S. Bank Robbers Photo of Carolyn Okomo Carolyn Okomo Top 5 Most Notorious U.S. Bank Robbers Even after the heyday of bank robberies and gangsters of the 1930s came and went with... Debit Card Fees: Which Banks Are Charging Them? How to Recover Lost Retirement Accounts If you misplaced the account number to your retirement benefits there are services that can help. Use them to recover lost pension accounts and more. Reasons Why You Don't Have Enough to Retire Photo of Carolyn Okomo Carolyn Okomo Reasons Why You Don't Have Enough to Retire More than half of Americans are worried about their ability to retire comfortably,... Personal Bankruptcy: What You Should Know Before You File Photo of Carolyn Okomo Carolyn Okomo Personal Bankruptcy: What You Should Know Before You File If you're struggling to pay your debt, filing for bankruptcy might be the best... Your Wedding on a Budget: After the Vows are Exchanged Weddings on a Budget: Location Matters How Does Your State Conduct Its Personal Finances? Photo of Carolyn Okomo Carolyn Okomo How Does Your State Conduct Its Personal Finances? Where one lives can affect a number of everyday choices, from one's choice in food,... Test Your Financial Literacy Knowledge Photo of Carolyn Okomo Carolyn Okomo Test Your Financial Literacy Knowledge One of the biggest barriers to learning any new skill is overconfidence. Even the best... Pawn Your Valuables Online for Some Quick Cash