Understanding mortgage assistance relief offers

Facing the possibility of foreclosure is stressful.  While there are many alternatives to foreclosure, the process of determining which option is best for your situation can be difficult and confusing.  During this... Read more »

How to rent when you have bad credit

When you fill out applications for a rental property, most include wording that gives them permission to check your credit report. So, the property manager uses the personal information to pull your... Read more »

The cost of finding a new job

At some point during their career most people find themselves in the position of having to look for a new job. Everyone faces some sort of employment-related setback eventually – for a number... Read more »

Have a smokin’ cookout without scorching your budget

The pump isn’t the only place you’re going to feel the pinch of rising gas prices. According to news reports, your annual Memorial Day cookout is going to cost 29 percent more... Read more »

Ten things to do Ten things not to do

I've talked to consumers, counselors, and financial experts to come up with these Top 10 lists of things you should and should not do regarding your finances. Top 10 things not to do: ... Read more »

How much is that sparkle worth?

Just last weekend I was joyfully bouncing from one jewelry store to the next in search of the perfect engagement ring. Now let me preface this by saying I have never been... Read more »

How to manage money when you are self employed

When working on your business’ financial plan, don’t forget to develop a method for managing your new personal financial situation. Unfortunately, statistics show that many home-based businesses fail often due to poor... Read more »

Are you experiencing a quarter life crisis

On the radio this morning, I listened to a discussion on the topic of quarter-life crises where the host described a quarter-life crisis as being a period of stress and re-evaluation of... Read more »

Kitchen Gadgets To buy or not to buy

When it comes to new kitchen gadgets, I understand how it may be hard to say no. The pretty designs and novelty are quite alluring. It seems though that the most interestingly... Read more »

Ideas for earning more money

I recently read an interesting article on earning more money. The article emphasized earning more income instead of cutting costs. Let’s face it, cutting back on expenses isn’t always an option. You... Read more »