Small ways to save big on major purchases

Note: This guest post was written by Jessica Demasi, instructional designer for Money Management International. I have never bought a brand new “big... Read more »

Talking to creditors about unemployment

If a decrease in income makes it difficult or impossible to maintain debt payments, the best course of action is to communicate with each of your creditors explaining your situation and how... Read more »

Auto care means fewer repairs

A vehicle is the most important and expensive piece of machinery most people own. Excluding loan payments, it costs an average of $9,519 to drive a car. Protecting your investment and keeping... Read more »

Savings plan step 2: Pay off credit card debt

America Saves Week was February 20 to 27, 2011 and even though I am late to the party, it’s never too late to talk about the importance... Read more »

Steps to take when finances are out of control

Many people feel as though their personal finances are out of control, with no hope of ever recovering from the financial mayhem in which they find themselves. With jobs lost, mortgages underwater,... Read more »

My store closing sale pact

There were 4,763 announced retail stores closings in 2009 (National Council of Shopping Centers). When a company closes a store, goes out of business, or goes through a restructuring due to bankruptcy,... Read more »

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: What is it?

"When you buy a toaster, if it explodes in your face there's a law that says your toasters need to be safe. But when you get... Read more »

Credit counseling helps in bankruptcy recovery

We believe that as a leading provider of bankruptcy counseling and education, it is our responsibility to ensure our programs are successful in empowering individuals and families to build future financial security.... Read more »

I love my job

When I tell people that I've been working at the same organization for more than 15 years, what I wish they would to say is: "You don't look old... Read more »

Expensive to cheap Valentine’s Day flowers

Have you ever heard that Poison power ballad “Every rose has its thorn”? Hair metal bands and Brett Michael’s girl problems aside, that Valentine’s Day bouquet of one dozen... Read more »