Over the next three days, I am going to identify some financial styles that can keep people from achieving their goals. On the off chance you recognize yourself in one of these... Read more »

Yesterday, I came home from work to find that a friend had dropped off a giant bag of gently used clothing for my daughter. This is what I consider a win-win-win situation.... Read more »

Recently, I have received a lot of Advice Team questions about debt settlement. While paying less than you owe sounds appealing, there are several things consumers need to consider before attempting to... Read more »

Earlier I wrote about my efforts to reduce frivolous spending. Today, I think it is important to recognize that even when you are on a budget, it’s nice to indulge yourself now... Read more »

I recently had the chance to talk with Brent Kessel, author of the new book, It’s Not About the Money. Brent is one of the country’s only CFPs who is also a... Read more »

My online money management system allows me to categorize expenses. Categories include groceries, food away from home, auto expenses, entertainment, housing, etc. In fact, I have 28 categories to choose from, yet... Read more »

Did you know that there are seasonal patterns for births in the United States? I just learned that births tend to peak in August and September. Any life change... Read more »

My free dog isn’t cheap. Now that the cute little puppy I rescued from a neighbor’s garage has turned into drooling, snarfing, barking dog, he is costing me a bundle. ... Read more »

There seems to be a lot of confusion about the role of an authorized user on a credit card account. An authorized user is someone who has permission to use another person’s... Read more »