“When my money got low, the number of friends I had did too,” said Actor and Activist Clyde Jones. Jones shared his inspirational financial story, where he went from living a life... Read more »

I’ll never forget the time a former boss said, “I wish you were better at math.” While I think he could have phrased it more delicately, I can understand why he wanted... Read more »

No, this is not about selecting funeral plans. It is about my journey of trying to conserve money, cook a little healthier, and acquire some new skills. Every year... Read more »

Our mortgage payment is due on the 1st of the month. On the 2nd, I got a call from our lender asking when our payment will arrive. After promising swift action, I... Read more »

Last night, I saw a funny TV commercial promoting a 1 cent sale. In the ad, a man tries to pay his dinner bill with a bag full of pennies. The angered... Read more »

My organization is often asked to serve as a resource for news media stories related to money management. Occasionally, I am asked to serve as our agency spokesperson. One of the greatest... Read more »

I am a regular at a local coffee shop where there is a sign that reads “$5 minimum for all credit card purchases.” So far, I have dutifully followed the sign’s suggestion.... Read more »

According to an S&P study released earlier this week, home prices dropped a record 15.4% in the second quarter compared with last year. (Visit CNN.com to see which cities faired the worst.)... Read more »

Ever wish you had a second pair of those favorite shoes? Do you long for a replacement part for that off-brand coffee pot? Want to find a place to do some serious... Read more »