Financial problems put workers’ physical health at risk

According to the Personal Finance Employee Education Foundation (PFEEF), one out of three school, hospital, and technology employees reported they were so sad or down they could not perform the tasks expected... Read more »

How to read your credit card statement

Each month, you receive a statement from your credit card company. But do you really take the time to read it? If you did, would you know what to look for? There is... Read more »

Are you eligible for mortgage relief?

For many, unraveling the maze of eligibility requirements to qualify for mortgage assistance can be difficult.  Thankfully, there is a new free service called Mortgage Relief Online that helps U.S. homeowners to determine if... Read more »

Dealing with someone else’s collection calls

In a recent Ask Amy column, "Frustrated" wrote for advice on how to deal with collection calls she and her husband were receiving on behalf of her brother-in-law.  Amy suggested that "Frustrated" do... Read more »

How to choose the best dog food you can afford

I heard from several pet owners after publishing yesterday’s post about whether or not it is worth it to “trade down” your dog’s food. There are a lot of varying opinions about... Read more »

Is it worth it to “trade down” your dog’s food?

Over time, prices on most things go up. But have you ever noticed how some prices creep while others leap? After trying several... Read more »

Ten simple steps for planning together

Few will argue that money is the number one reason married couples fight with one another. Since we are about to enter the peak season for weddings, I offer you the following... Read more »

Thank the teacher without breaking the bank

For parents, Thanksgiving is in May. It is the time of year when we give thanks to all of the wonderful people who have positively influenced our children over the past nine... Read more »

Conduct a personal financial stress test

The results of a stress test on the nation’s 19 biggest banks were released last week. The assessment was designed to determine how well the institutions would fare if the economy deteriorated... Read more »

Friends and money don’t always mix

For many years, I had a secret identity. I was “Susan” of the MMI’s “Ask Susan” advice column. The truth of how this came about is far less exciting than it seems—I... Read more »