The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) recently held a poll on their website. They asked visitors to predict the state of their financial situation one year in the future. Slightly less... Read more »

  The really great, memorable gifts tend to have certain characteristics in common. They’re usually thoughtful – they reflect an element of the recipient’s personality, or connect in some way to the relationship... Read more »

The holidays are, in general, a time of year when your possessions increase and your money decreases. For most people it’s probably just a given that you’re going to spend a lot... Read more »

  Most money goals worth having are marathons, not sprints. Whether it’s building savings or reducing debt, big goals usually take a long time to achieve and the day-to-day rewards are pretty minimal. That... Read more »

This article was provided by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). Millions of consumers have begun their holiday shopping, snagging sale items either in-person or online, and therefore considering themselves savvy shoppers. At... Read more »

At one point Black Friday was just that – a single Friday in November with some seemingly good deals on stuff you might want to purchase. It’s much more than that now.... Read more »

  This article was provided by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). Many people are entering the largest shopping season of the year financially ill-prepared. For some, the ghosts of Christmases past are still haunting... Read more »

  Oh money – our forever friend and foe. It seems to bring us happiness and grief in equal measure. We work hard to make it, to keep it, and to cultivate it,... Read more »

Ask the Experts: How do I begin my financial education? Hi – I would like to know if you teach or know where I can get financial education. I want to understand money.... Read more »