As the summer season winds down, the start of a new school year is fast approaching. Every new school year presents new challenges and opportunities. The anxiety of back-to-shopping can be enormous... Read more »
Respondents to a new nationwide survey conducted by Money Management International think that parents should save more to help their children afford college. In fact, nearly half (47%) said that parents should... Read more »
One-third of students are changing their college plans because of the economy according to the 2009 Back to College survey. The nationwide survey, conducted by Money Management International, measured the toll of... Read more »
Many travelers know that sinking feeling while standing at the luggage carousel. You keep watching for your suitcase- you will know it will appear in a second. It may look like 57... Read more »
This summer has brought record breaking temperatures to much of the country. That’s no exception for Texas where, in Houston alone, we have topped 100 degrees more than a few times this... Read more »
For a child born in 2008, middle-income families can expect to spend $221,190 to raise that child from birth through age 17 according to a report released by the U.S. Department of... Read more »
Cash for Clunkers, or the $1 billion government funded program officially named Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), looks to be getting an extension. Congress is planning... Read more »
It’s time to once again purchase school supplies. Before we made our annual trip to the store for supply shopping, I decided to take a quick look at my daughter’s list first.... Read more »
Children between preschool and preteen get invited to a lot of birthday parties. At the end of most of these parties, guests receive what is called a “goodie bag.” In fact, I... Read more »
As a consumer, it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities. This is particularly true if you fall behind on debt payments.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act... Read more »