Debt is in the news. The United States has $14 trillion of the stuff. The eurozone debt crisis never leaves newspaper front pages. While the government of Australia has not spoken of the need for austerity as those of Europe have, a different story would be heard around the kitchen tables of the country. Australians [...]
If you’re facing problem in managing multiple debts, then you can resort to debt consolidation in order to consolidate your multiple unsecured debts into a single monthly payment. This process will lower your monthly payment, which in turn will help you to make regular payments. You can seek the help of a non-profit debt consolidation [...]
This article comes from the editorial team at Card Hub, a leading marketplace for all types of credit cards, including 2nd chance credit cards. When it comes to credit card debt, the options available to you vary based on how much you owe and how many payments you’ve missed. “Options?” you might be thinking dubiously. [...]
How important is honesty to you when it comes to your finances? According to many studies that I have read people lie to their spouses about money quite often. They lie about how much they’re earning, spending and even saving. But a new study done in the UK shows that financial fidelity is extremely important [...]
There’s an interesting article in the March 2011 issue of Women’s Health about outsmarting stores. Don’t think their ploys work on you? Don’t be so sure. Just think of the times when you’ve run into the grocery store or Target for a couple of necessities and walked out with DVDs, new shoes or a fancy [...]
My husband and I have made it one of our goals to always drive paid-for cars. And it’s a goal we expect to achieve in early 2011. However, last week we were hit with a big shot of reality: no matter what you own you’re paying a price for it. It doesn’t matter if you [...]
This week’s Twitter Tuesday Profile focuses on a stay-at-home dad of two boys, ages 5 and 3, who manages to fit in his other passion in life: helping others get their finances under control. Andrew Jacobson, owner of Andrew Jacobson Financial Coaching, lives outside of Chicago with his wife and sons. He tweets at @WinwithMoney [...]
There’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but what about the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving? There’s now a new push to make Saturday “Small Business Saturday.” American Express’ CEO announced the plan hoping to gather support for local business. “This is the start of a movement,” Kenneth Chenault, who joined New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg [...]
Some may say your income is what determines your financial status, but I think it has more to do with your past and the people in it. Here are some examples of what I think holds most of the financial influence over our lives. 1. Your Role Models. This may be your parents, or it [...]