Three signs that your debt just isn’t into you anymore

Every relationship starts with a certain spark – a bright flash of untold promise and potential. We believe that things will work out, because we want them to work out. And at... Read more »

An open break-up letter to debt

Dear Debt, How did we get here? It seems like just yesterday we were so carefree – going out to eat, shopping at my favorite boutiques, relaxing on weekend getaways – living it up!... Read more »

Federal agency announces new rules to protect against foreclosure

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced new rules aimed at mortgage servicers with the goal of protecting homeowners potentially facing foreclosure. The rules primarily serve to promote two ends: keeping consumers... Read more »

The financial marvel that fits in your back pocket

You may not want to hear this coming from the guy writing a weekly financial advice column that you’re kind enough to be reading, but my money strategies as a kid were... Read more »

Are balance transfers a good idea?

Some things sound great on paper and end up being just as great in real life, like bacon-wrapped shrimp and blankets with sleeves. Other things, however, may sound great in theory, but simply... Read more »

Why New Year’s resolutions don’t work (and tips to make sure yours do!)

SCENE: Local Gym — the first week of January Our HERO enters, dressed in fetchingly fashionable new workout attire, shiny new gym membership card in hand. Our hero surveys the wall of similarly... Read more »