Your Car Payment Can Keep You From Owning a Home
Your car could prevent you from qualifying for a home mortgage. Find out how you can avoid the problem that is plaguing so many young couples these days.

Sunday August 31, 2003 | permalink

Money and the College Student
If you think you can spend now and pay later, when you have a good-paying job, think again. Here's why it doesn't work, and the one thing you must do Read More...

Friday August 29, 2003 | permalink

Avoid the College Credit Crisis
It's time to head back to college for a new year and a new opportunity to get buried in debt. Don't let it happen to you. Avoid the college credit Read More...

Friday August 29, 2003 | permalink

Twelve Reasons Budgeting Can Improve Your Life
It's an indisputable fact. Budgeting can improve your relationship with your spouse or partner, not to mention your finances. Find out how.

Tuesday August 19, 2003 | permalink

Build a CD Ladder
If you're leery of the stock market these days, you're in good company. Stocks still have a place in most portfolios, but if you have some cash you'd like to Read More...

Tuesday August 19, 2003 | permalink

Money Management for Singles
Single? Whatever the reason, here are the top ten issues that need your attention so you can build and protect a strong financial future.

Tuesday August 19, 2003 | permalink

The Child Tax Credit
What's up with the Child Tax Credit? The good news is, it doubled this year from $500 to $1,000 for each qualifying child; the bad news is, it goes back Read More...

Thursday August 14, 2003 | permalink

Family Finances
Need help with your family finances? These links to articles about mingling your money after marriage, teaching your kids about money and saving for their college educations, pre-nuptial agreements, remarriages, Read More...

Tuesday August 12, 2003 | permalink

Find Out the Status of Your Child Tax Credit Check
If you're expecting a child tax credit check from Uncle Sam and haven't received yours yet, you can check the status on the IRS Web site by entering your Social Read More...

Saturday August 9, 2003 | permalink

Emergency Funds
Living without an emergency fund equal to three to six months worth of basic living expenses is like swinging on a flying trapeze without a safety net. If you Read More...

Tuesday August 5, 2003 | permalink

The Psychology of Spending
What's behind your urge to splurge? Why did you really get into debt in the first place? Find out what experts say about people who engage in impulse spending. Only Read More...

Tuesday August 5, 2003 | permalink

Good News for Married Couples
The Tax Act of 2003 ends the marriage tax penalty for many couples, at least for the next few years. If you're not married, but are thinking of tying the Read More...

Tuesday August 5, 2003 | permalink

Women and Money
Women have special needs when it comes to financial planning. Here are a few of the issues that women face and solutions for dealing with them.

Monday August 4, 2003 | permalink