Should You Stretch to Buy That House?
Bankrate.com asks the question many of us should be asking ourselves: Should We Stretch to Buy That House? Lenders and real estate agents often tell buyers to push to buy Read More...

Sunday July 27, 2003 | permalink

Guilt-free Budgeting
Without a budget, many of us just muddle through, trying to stay one step ahead of our bills. If the word "budget" makes you cringe, read this matter-of-fact guide to Read More...

Sunday July 27, 2003 | permalink

Financing Your Child's College Education
If you have a newborn child, the cost of his or her college education is estimated to be at least $100,000. Sound daunting? The most important thing is to start Read More...

Sunday July 27, 2003 | permalink

Financial Fraud: Scams and Schemes
Financial fraud is on the rise, and billions of dollars are lost each year to unscrupulous operators, hackers, and gangsters. Here's advice on how to protect yourself from financial frauds Read More...

Sunday July 20, 2003 | permalink

Dealing with the Financial Impact of Divorce
The true cost of divorce is its effect on the family, but it's also very costly financially. Knowing your rights and obligations and how to protect yourself financially can make Read More...

Sunday July 20, 2003 | permalink

Choose the Best Mortgage for You
A mortgage is a mortgage, right? Wrong! Making the wrong mortgage decision can cost you tens of thousands of dollars or more over the life of your loan. Here's help Read More...

Sunday July 20, 2003 | permalink

Top 10 Money Management Issues for Singles
Whether you're single because you've never married, or are suddenly single due to divorce or death of a spouse, money management and financial planning are critical because you have no Read More...

Wednesday July 16, 2003 | permalink

Got Budget?
Have you ever asked yourself why you should bother to budget? Here are twelve compelling reasons that budgeting can improve your life, from keeping you out of debt to improving Read More...

Saturday July 12, 2003 | permalink

Warning Signs of Too Much Debt
Don't be lulled into a false sense of security that you don't have a debt problem just because you pay your bills on time and you can manage your monthly Read More...

Sunday July 6, 2003 | permalink

Biggest Budget Busters
There are three things that will set you up for failure in the Battle of the Budget before you even begin. Get them under control and budgeting will enpower you Read More...

Sunday July 6, 2003 | permalink

The Urge to Splurge
Are you an impulse spender? Impulse spending, or recreational shopping, can put a strain on both your finances and your relationships. Try this simple trick to control the urge to Read More...

Sunday July 6, 2003 | permalink

Laddering Certificates of Deposit
CD laddering is a smart way to protect yourself against fluctuations in interest rates while giving you the security of knowing that you will be able to access at least Read More...

Tuesday July 1, 2003 | permalink

Avoid the College Credit Crisis
Who knew that you'd still be paying off your pizza tab ten years after you graduate from college? You don't have to be part of the college credit crisis if Read More...

Tuesday July 1, 2003 | permalink