When you’re a teenager, life is carefree. Your main responsibilities are getting good grades and maybe holding down a part-time job. In your twenties, responsibilities begin to pile on; you go to college or work, get a car, and find your first apartment. By the time 30 rolls around, you’re a full-fledged adult; you may […]

Do you take time to set financial goals and then celebrate their achievement, even when they’re relatively modest? If not, then maybe you should start doing so. Despite solid growth over the past two years, many Americans find the current economy challenging. In a recent survey, about three out of every 10 people indicated they […]

When you’re in debt, you may feel like you’re in a deep hole from which you can’t climb out. If you have debt from loans and high-interest credit cards that you’re paying the minimum amount due, and you’re using your cards to pay for everyday items such as food, that hole just keeps getting deeper […]

It’s nearly that time of year; summer fun is over, school has begun, and the echoes of bored children have faded away. It’s the perfect time to start thinking about the holidays! Your bank account can take a big hit during the holidays. If you’re not ready with some extra money saved for it, you […]