As the real estate market, the subprime lending crisis and credit crunch continue to drag on the economy, lenders have really started to tighten lending standards. That means you may ... Read More

As we close out 2009 it means we're going to have to start thinking about our taxes whether we like it or not. Usually, this isn't a big deal since ... Read More

Does it always seem that your money never goes as far as it should? One of the main culprits are the slow money leaks that we all have. These are ... Read More

Is paying off debt bogging you down and keeping you from reaching your financial goals? Using credit and can be a powerful tool that allows you to buy a home, ... Read More

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

If you're like most people, you probably use plastic for many of your daily purchases. Since more places take credit or debit cards and many of these cards offer rewards ... Read More

I don't know about you, but I'm glad 2009 is coming to a close. It's been a year to remember when it comes to finance and the economy. We've seen ... Read More

No, there isn't a quick fix to your credit problems, but by understanding how your credit score is determined can help you take steps in improving it. You won't be ... Read More

The first step in personal financial planning is controlling your day-to-day financial affairs to enable you to do the things that bring you satisfaction and enjoyment. This is achieved by ... Read More

Have you ever wondered how you can quickly estimate how fast your money or investments will grow? Sure, you can plug numbers into a financial calculator or software program to ... 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

One of the greatest gifts for a child is money to help fund a college education. College is becoming more expensive while also a necessity for many career paths. You ... Read More