This year resolve not to make any resolutions

2014 begins on a Wednesday. That means you’ll start the week in one year and end it in another. Presuming you’re taking the day off on the 1st, your fresh new year... Read more »

Should you consolidate your debt?

Ask the Experts: Should I consolidate my debts? I have 3 cards that total $25,000. Wouldn't it be better to consolidate the balances into one loan versus tackling one at a time? -Mary Hi... Read more »

Are you afraid of missing out?

Most of us engage in some amount of social media. But how important is social media in your life? Do you check your social media accounts as soon as... Read more »

The Do-Not-Stuff List

If you celebrate Christmas, one of the many traditions your family may observe is the hanging, stuffing, and frantic un-stuffing of Christmas stockings. And no matter who supplies the goods – Santa,... Read more »

Poll shows worst decisions are financial

In a recent National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) poll, when choosing between marriage, health, job and personal finance categories, an overwhelming 80 percent of respondents indicated they typically make the worst decisions... Read more »

The seven simple rules of regifting

Regifting is a beautiful thing. Wait. Check that. Thoughtful regifting is a beautiful thing. Smart regifting is a wonderful thing. Haphazard regifting is a bad thing, and a potentially dangerous one at that. Regifting... Read more »

How your credit limit impacts your credit score

Ask the Experts: Credit limits and credit scores My credit score recently dropped a little, but I have not had late payments. If a debtor increased my credit limit, does it affect my... Read more »

How to make giving fun for the whole family

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving (and Black Friday and Cyber Monday) is now #GivingTuesday, a celebration of charity and giving. It was started in the hopes of increasing awareness and participation in acts... Read more »

How to be a smart internet shopper

Consumers are about to do some serious cybershopping. More than 131 million (54.8%) shoppers, up from last year’s 129 million, are expected to spend $2 billion online for Cyber Monday, which could... Read more »