Tax season is among us and for many it means a nice refund from the IRS. Each year people are perplexed on how to spend their refund – save or spend, invest... Read more »
Having an emergency savings fund gives you something priceless—peace of mind. But what happens when you actually face an emergency and have to deplete up that precious nest egg? Starting over can... Read more »
During unstable economic times, many American consumers find saving difficult. While the lackluster economy has caused more Americans to save more and spend less, the consumer savings rate is still relatively low.... Read more »
I just came back from Houston where I had the opportunity to speak to attendees of the Mom 2.0 Summit on the topic of moms, new media, and social responsibility. I was... Read more »
Have you ever had a day where you just felt like spending some money? Maybe you have some “extra” money burning a hole in your wallet or you just feel like you... Read more »
The clock is ticking toward implementation of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, commonly referred to as the CARD Act. On February 22, consumers will have a new... Read more »
Dining out has become one of America’s favorite past times. In fact, Americans spend more than $555 billion dollars a year on food away from home. For those who love to dine... Read more »
With the unemployment rate at 10 percent as cited by the U.S. Department of Labor, you may be looking for ways to earn any income, much less an extra paycheck. Whether you... Read more »
As an avid warm weather camper living in the northeast, I spend about six months out of the year in shorts and a t-shirt, and the other six in a ski parka... Read more »
Valentine’s Day rolls around each year on February 14, regardless of the economic conditions. This obvious lack of sensitivity on the part of Cupid, the mythical god of love, leaves many wondering... Read more »