Have you ever wondered what babies have to do with retirement planning or even mortgages? Surprisingly, more than you might imagine. First off, once the idea of starting a family takes root in a young... Read more >>

Let’s explore ten good ways to manage and improve your credit standing. Use this advice to maintain financial fitness and to stay in control of your financial destiny.  Tip #1: Live within... Read more >>

Upon watching the recent TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) bank bailout accountability hearings, I wonder who is truly more vulnerable. Is it the eight CEOs of the nation’s biggest... Read more >>

Why is it that a notary public is trusted to look at my license and then provide assurance that I am who I claim to be, yet they won’t accept the word of my doorman, who’s been giving me... Read more >>

In today’s economy, borrowing money from your local bank isn’t as easy as it used to be. For the small business owner without much collateral, the alternative to a bank loan might be to... Read more >>

Understanding how to buy a vehicle properly is as important as which vehicle you buy. Here are some simple steps you can take to ensure you get the best deal. 1. Acknowledge the fact that a... Read more >>

With the turmoil of the world’s markets and the uncertainties of a future that does not look too bright, the last thing we need right now is the additional pressure of policing every... Read more >>

Much has been written about the deceiving practices of credit card issuers and our government’s newfound desire to closely regulate them and make it harder for them to continue. In my opinion,... Read more >>

The dramatic events on Wall Street are making us on Main Street nervous about the safety of our money. Is my savings account safe? What about my investment accounts? What about my IRA account? Who... Read more >>

Everyone has need for part-time work in college, at least in my economic neighborhood. So, I decide to respond to an ad for a customer service representative needed in my area, work from home job... Read more >>