Credit card debt is one of the biggest problems most people face when trying to get a handle on their finances. Credit cards make it easy to spend more money ... Read More

It's a buyer's market out there, and those who are looking to make a home purchase have a lot of options. Buying a home can seem like a relatively straightforward ... Read More

Gas prices are back on the rise rise, and more people are looking for ways to ease the pain at the pump. There are many different ways to save on ... Read More

Working families are often presented with a challenge -- should someone stay home to watch the child, or continue working and pay for daycare? The thought of giving up an ... Read More

We're in a recession and the stock market has taken a beating for over a year. You've also probably noticed your portfolios drop significantly in value. It's been a tough ... Read More

Most people are familiar with the 401(k) plan, which is provided by many employers to allow employees to automatically save for retirement. But what about 403(b) plans? These retirement plans ... Read More

Times are tough, and many people turn to their retirement savings in a time of need. If something comes up and you have an urgent need for money, your first ... Read More

Banking is just a part of life. Unless you keep all your cash locked up in a safe at home, you probably use a bank to hold on to most ... Read More

It doesn't matter if you have 30 years until retirement or if you'll be retiring in just a few short years, but planning is important. During your working years, you ... Read More

Where is the best place to stash your savings? Under your mattress? Savings bonds? Your checking account? Savings account? Certificate of Deposit? With so many choices, it's easy to just ... Read More

With tighter lending standards, and a soft real estate market, more people are flocking back to fixed interest mortgages. The standard has been, and is still largely the 30-year fixed ... Read More

Identity theft is an ongoing problem, and scammers are always finding new ways to defraud regular people. There are a lot of companies that offer identity theft protection and credit ... Read More