Today I took step one in getting myself out of debt. I paid off the card with the smallest balance. Granted, it was only $215 and truly a drop in the bucket when compared to the total amount of debt,... Read more >>

Debt is an equal opportunity pitfall—even people with secure jobs and incomes can be overwhelmed by too many payments and rapidly compounding interest. Worried about where you stand?... Read more >>

Earning an income is essential in anyone’s life. We must have an income to provide our basic needs, as well as having choices for our family. With today’s economy, 13.9 million Americans... Read more >>

The average American has almost $8,500 in credit-card debt. If you have debt, rest assured that a little planning and a lot of commitment can get you debt-free. Consider these five steps to navigate... Read more >>

I’ve been miserable, confused, and frustrated these past two months because of all these debts and bills piling up on me. I only have one job that I get my weekly income from. I’ve been... Read more >>

Ten percent of all American married couples get divorced in the first five years. And divorce almost always brings financial complications. Pay close attention to the following three areas of... Read more >>

Are all financial writers actually horror writers who don’t know it? Why does every conversation about retirement and investments and mutual funds and Wall Street, almost everything concerning... Read more >>

I asked my readers at ZenHabits.net to give me their best advice for getting out of debt—and boy, did they deliver. More than seventy chimed in with some amazing advice, sharing success stories... Read more >>

Despondent and/or embarrassed, many debtors in need of online credit counseling and financial assistance are reluctant to discuss their financial affairs with an outsider. Consequently, many never... Read more >>

My mother-in-law is upstairs cooing at our six-week-old daughter, Rebekah. It’s Friday and the last day I have free before returning to work on Monday. My intent for maternity leave (get ready... Read more >>