As Congress approaches their August recess some historically good news is surfacing for the stock market. According to a study conducted by the University of Missouri at Columbia, 90% of ... Read More

You may have heard that your credit score is important, but what is a FICO score? FICO is short for Fair Isaac and Co. The Fair Isaac Company developed custom ... Read More

Are you planning and saving for retirement? That's good, but that may not be enough. While taking the initiative to plan for the future and begin saving money to fund ... Read More

A budget creates the foundation for even the most simple financial plan. Without a budget it's hard to keep track of where you're money is going, how much you're spending, ... Read More

If you're like most people, you probably get a lot of credit card offers in the mail. Many of these offers provide some attractive low interest rates, balance transfers, or ... Read More

The process of creating a budget can be daunting at first, but creating one is actually the easiest part. Maintaining and staying true to your budget for any period of ... Read More

A budget is at the foundation of any financial plan, but unfortunately, most people don't take the time to create a budget, or have a difficult time following one. While ... Read More

Funding your child's college education can seem like a daunting task, but if you start early you can build up substantial savings with relative ease. The power of compound interest ... Read More

Combining finances can be very helpful for a new couple, but it can also be very stressful. Money is one of the top issues that create arguments in a relationship. ... Read More

For over a year now interest rates as a whole have generally been falling. Of course you may have some instances where rates are increasing, for the most part when ... Read More

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive has to do with retirement. In particular, people are wondering how much money they need to retire. I wish there was ... Read More