Savings plan step 2: Pay off credit card debt

America Saves Week was February 20 to 27, 2011 and even though I am late to the party, it’s never too late to talk about the importance... Read more »

Steps to take when finances are out of control

Many people feel as though their personal finances are out of control, with no hope of ever recovering from the financial mayhem in which they find themselves. With jobs lost, mortgages underwater,... Read more »

My store closing sale pact

There were 4,763 announced retail stores closings in 2009 (National Council of Shopping Centers). When a company closes a store, goes out of business, or goes through a restructuring due to bankruptcy,... Read more »

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: What is it?

"When you buy a toaster, if it explodes in your face there's a law that says your toasters need to be safe. But when you get... Read more »

Credit counseling helps in bankruptcy recovery

We believe that as a leading provider of bankruptcy counseling and education, it is our responsibility to ensure our programs are successful in empowering individuals and families to build future financial security.... Read more »

I love my job

When I tell people that I've been working at the same organization for more than 15 years, what I wish they would to say is: "You don't look old... Read more »

Expensive to cheap Valentine’s Day flowers

Have you ever heard that Poison power ballad “Every rose has its thorn”? Hair metal bands and Brett Michael’s girl problems aside, that Valentine’s Day bouquet of one dozen... Read more »

Love and Money He Said vs She Said

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When love goes wrong how to survive financially

Eighty percent of people who divorce cite financial problems as a contributing factor. Ironically, the financial problems that result from divorce may be even more severe. While it may be hard for... Read more »

Make your own group coupon

Groupon, America's fastest growing company ever, has brought couponing into the mainstream. In case you've been under a rock for the past year, Groupon is a group couponing site that offers a deal-a-day in... Read more »