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04/03/2012
Do you spend weeks each spring eagerly anticipating your income tax refund? When the money finally comes in, is it gone tomorrow?
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11/03/2011
Whether you want to stay in your home or give it up, you have options to avoid foreclosure.
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11/03/2011
Need help paying down your debt? Here's how credit counseling can help.
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11/03/2011
Have a smartphone? Learn how you can use apps to help manage your finances.
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11/03/2011
Tips to help you pay down your debt.
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09/01/2011
As college students get settled on campus, fighting fraud may not be at the top of their list of priorities. However, Better Business Bureau recommends that they take seven simple steps to protect themselves on campus.
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11/08/2010
Consumers can develop a good credit history by using a pre-paid or secured credit card.
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11/08/2010
Establish good credit by maintaining a variety of credit types
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07/01/2010
When faced with overwhelming credit card debt, we’re awash with options on how to deal: handle it on our own; try debt settlement; obtain a debt consolidation loan; file for bankruptcy; tap home equity, or join a debt management program through a credit counseling agency.
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05/12/2010
As we recover from a mass of faulty loans, and the credit market continues to tighten, it’s more important than ever to keep an eye on your credit report.
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06/01/2009
The headlines are discouraging. Rising mortgage interest rates are taking a toll on many homeowners, just as the market value of their home is flattening or declining. Mortgage delinquency rates are up and home foreclosures are at a record high in many parts of the country.
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06/01/2009
Whatever your credit card habits, there is always room for improvement. Whether you are a long-standing cardholder or seeking to qualify for your first credit card, the following information can help you use credit responsibly
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06/01/2009
Excessive debt can be troubling. It may weigh heavily on your mind, cause tension in the family and dampen your quality of life.
You don't have to endure a burden of debt. There are ways to effectively manage your debt repayment, but it will require patience as well as perseverance. Excessive debt does not magically appear in an instant, and it's not going to disappear overnight.
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06/01/2009
If you are seeking to improve your financial situation, you won't make much progress unless you change your spending and savings habits. And, until you honestly assess how much money comes in (your income) and where it flows out (your expenses), you won't know which changes are right for your particular situation. That is why you need a spending plan, also called a working budget
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06/01/2009
Bankruptcy is a legal procedure that permits an individual (or business) to obtain relief from most or all of their debts. It enables people to seek a solution to their financial problems through the federal court.
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