When it comes to money, what are you afraid of?

Are you overwhelmed by the sheer volume of financial information available today? If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, research shows that Americans are so overwhelmed by their financial choices that many... Read more »

Should you aim high or low in the 3 to 6 months’ saving range?

There is a lot of debate about how much money you should have in your emergency account and what exactly constitutes an emergency. In general, experts recommend keeping three to six months’... Read more »

Top sites for financial stats

Our organization is asked to participate in media opportunities on a regular basis. Before each interview, we like to prepare by researching the latest financial statistics. Here are seven of my go-to... Read more »

Dining out for Dad’s Day

People who plan to buy gifts for Father’s Day say that they plan to spend about the same for dad that they planned to spend on mom for Mother’s Day—around $70.  Yet,... Read more »

What every newlywed couple ought to know about money

Money, it’s what makes the world go round or, conversely, what causes the world to come to a screeching halt as the epic battle of the newlyweds plays out. Who will reign... Read more »

Missing Inaction

I miss free time. Not only because it is relaxing, but because it is also free. love to blame my time shortage on responsibilities; however, I elected to participate in most of my draining... Read more »

Healthier habits are good for weight & wallet

I just joined the Personal Finance Blogger Weight Loss Challenge!  Over the next two months my team members (Baker- Man vs. Debt, Neal- The Wealth Pilgrim, Kelly- The Centsible Life, and Mrs.... Read more »

Financial problems put workers’ physical health at risk

According to the Personal Finance Employee Education Foundation (PFEEF), one out of three school, hospital, and technology employees reported they were so sad or down they could not perform the tasks expected... Read more »

How to read your credit card statement

Each month, you receive a statement from your credit card company. But do you really take the time to read it? If you did, would you know what to look for? There is... Read more »

Are you eligible for mortgage relief?

For many, unraveling the maze of eligibility requirements to qualify for mortgage assistance can be difficult.  Thankfully, there is a new free service called Mortgage Relief Online that helps U.S. homeowners to determine if... Read more »