Three Rules for Managing Your Student Loans Smartly
One of the most common laments I hear from 20-somethings (and often 30-somethings) is that they wish they had not borrowed so much money for college. Then they wouldn't be Read More...

Saturday December 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How To Avoid an IRS Audit
Happy holidays! Right around the corner is tax time, and one thing you don't want is an IRS audit. This is a good time to review how to avoid one.

Tuesday December 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Set Up a Successful Budget in One to Three Hours
Setting  up a successful budget that will work for you is the first step in financial planning. It doesn't have to be a lengthy undertaking. Set up the "bones" of Read More...

Friday December 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Do It Now or Do it Later, But Do It! Your Annual Financial Checkup
You may have had your annual physical exam and taken your car in for scheduled service this year, but what about your annual financial checkup? If you haven't done a Read More...

Tuesday December 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Avoid the Holiday Financial Hangovers
Holiday gift buying is a bad reason to get further into debt, yet many people engage in the discouraging habit of buying gifts with their credit cards and then being Read More...

Sunday December 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Avoid the College Credit Crisis
Often the excitement and sense of accomplishment that come from finishing your degree and starting out in the occupation of your choice are dulled by the discouraging realization that your Read More...

Sunday December 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Are You Ready To Buy a House?
Just because a lender or real estate agent tells you that you qualify for a mortgage, doesn't mean that you're ready to buy a house. Before you make the biggest Read More...

Sunday December 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

The Secret to Budgeting Successfully
Have you ever attempted to budget and given up in frustration or discouragement? If you can figure out the reason your budgeting attempt failed, you'll be able to institute a Read More...

Friday December 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Nine Tips for Shopping Safely Online
More and more of us are doing some or all of our holdiday shopping online, but there are still many people who are leery of doing so. If you take Read More...

Thursday December 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Don't Get Caught in the Vicious Cycle of Payday Loans
It's the holiday season and a time when most Americans spend money on gifts. Many people spend more than they can really afford, and an increasing number are relying on Read More...

Wednesday December 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)