Scary loan mistakes to avoid

The Conference Board’s Consumer Index fell to an all-time low in October.* Cautious consumers know that the ghost, ghouls and goblins of Halloween aren’t nearly as scary as the financial damage a... Read more »

Managing Higher Heating Costs

Heating costs are projected to increase this winter, according to forecasts by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). In fact, the EIA predicts the average household expenditures for all space-heating fuels will be... Read more »

Protect Your Identity Week: Resources

Preventing identity theft is so important because recovering from it can be so very hard. In fact, 10 percent of all victims spent at least 55 hours resolving their problems. The top... Read more »

Protect Your Identity Week: When you know the thief

One common tip for preventing identity theft is to always keep track of purse or wallet while shopping. Unfortunately, this advice should also be followed at home. In 16 percent of all... Read more »

Protect Your Identity Week: Advice comes in threes

I was fortunate enough to be a visitor to a class of small children at one of our local schools. They were reciting the alphabet and... Read more »

Credit card stats

Seems like the question of the hour is whether or not credit cards are the next financial domino to fall. I was emailed some stats today from that might help you come... Read more »

The worst they can say is “no”

Yesterday, I was in a craft supply store where I swear that I was the only person who didn't have a coupon. Instead of brooding about it, I asked the cashier if... Read more »

Blog Action Day: The dark tunnel of poverty

Financial challenges negatively impact every aspect of a person’s life. Financial stress stifles careers, ruins relationships, and erodes emotional and physical health. Unfortunately, our counselors have become used to hearing words such... Read more »

Oh no! I am an undertipper

Most people know to tip 15 to 20 percent for good restaurant service. However, what about tipping for other services? I recently realized that I didn’t have a clue... Read more »

FinancialLiteracyMonth.com recognized for excellence

The Web Marketing Association recently awarded Money Management International and its Web development partner Verndale the 2008 WebAward Financial Services Standard of Excellence for FinancialLiteracyMonth.com. This WebAward recognizes the standard ... Read more »