Ditch those resolutions you won’t keep

If you are like most people, you probably created a daunting list of monumental accomplishments you’d like to achieve over the next year. However, setting resolutions and keeping them are two different... Read more »

Financial problems on the job

Statistics show that people are very reluctant to talk about financial challenges in general and, for a number of reasons, this is particularly true in the workplace. In fact, both employees and... Read more »

Upside down on a car? You can’t just give it back

Last year, a record 1.67 million cars and trucks were repossessed representing a 12% increase over 2007. Unfortunately, this isn’t too surprising since in the first... Read more »

What happened to FICO 08?

Well, it’s 09. Makes me wonder what happened to FICO 08. Reminds me of the nearby dirt lot with a weary-looking sign that reads “Luxury Condos – Available Spring 2006.” ... Read more »

Yes, you do need to wait for your W-2

When you are expecting a tax return, it can be hard to wait for those W-2 forms to come in the mail. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait too long; the IRS... Read more »

Rental car prices: how to hit a moving target

Rental car prices vary a lot. The price you pay depends on a number of factors including the rental agency you choose, the type of car you want to drive, your location,... Read more »

When renting makes sense

Housing news has been so frequent and dramatic that I missed one interesting detail: the demand for rentals has increased. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies, “with so much turmoil... Read more »