Why I need a financial planner

I know a lot about money.  In fact, I know so much about personal finance that I also know when I need help with it.   Just like being a good podiatrist doesn't qualify someone... Read more »

Income Based Repayment for student loan debt

I share an office space with Karen, one of MMI's budget and debt counselors.  Over lunch today, Karen was telling me that a lot of her clients have been asking about student... Read more »

Cut costs by cutting cable and phone cords

Note from Kim: This guest post was written by my husband.  Thanks Matt! A recent rate hike brought the cost of our cable service... Read more »

Celebrating our history

2011 marks the 60th anniversary of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), the largest and longest-serving network of nonprofit, community-based credit counseling agencies in the nation. The NFCC is comprised of... Read more »

Dealing with old debt

One of my favorite features of MoneyManagement.org is the ability for consumers to submit questions and receive a personal answer via email. Our Ask the Experts column has been running for many years... Read more »

Should you get a vanity credit card?

Affinity credit cards might be more attractive than other credit cards, but only in terms of their looks. Most people associate affinity cards... Read more »

A quirky thing about credit card commercials

Watch any credit card commercial and you will see happy consumers confidently and conveniently swiping their credit cards to pay for purchases with the card issuer's logo prominently displayed on the card the entire... Read more »

What I learned in 2010 that is worth remembering in 2011

While it's always great to get a fresh start, it's important to remember the lessons we've already learned.  I've complied a list of the 12 things I learned in 2010 that are... Read more »

12-step formula to financial success in 2011

A new year typically brings with it a renewed commitment to become more financially stable. Toward that end, we offer consumers the following 12-step formula to financial success: ... Read more »

Earn more: Holiday poll results

From parties to presents, the holiday season is full of expenses. In fact, the average holiday gift-giver spends nearly $700 on holiday-related shopping, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2010 Holiday Consumer... Read more »