Credit Card Reform: What It Means for You (and Your Debt)

by Michael G. Peterson
New credit card legislation aims to protect consumers. Find out how the rules apply and tactics you should still watch for. Read more >

Is Debt Settlement Right For You?

by Michael G. Peterson
These days debt settlement is looking like an increasingly good option for many people. But before you take the plunge, there are some important things to know about how it works and how it affects your credit. Read more >

Money-Saving Tips for the New Year

by Michael G. Peterson
Financial goals for the New Year can easily get lost amid the other changes you have in mind for your life. Here are a few simple tips to helps you make those first steps to financial wellness. Read more >

Say ''Bah, Humbug!'' to Holiday Debt

by Michael G. Peterson
Ah, the holiday season! Turkey and dressing, pumpkin pie, office parties, jingle bells, and lots and lots of eggnog make the season a delight. But all fun and reindeer games aside, you have to be careful to make sure you don't wind up as poor as Tiny Tim! Read more >

Five Common Retirement Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them

by Michael G. Peterson
You want to retire at some point, so make the most of your retirement fund by avoiding these mistakes. Read more >

Lowering Your Credit Card Interest

by Jared Garrett
Reducing your interest rates is about as easy as making a phone call. Read more >

Cash out of Debt: Three Steps to Financial Freedom

by Don Milne
Debt. It's a four-letter word that many of us use with careless frequency. We get a loan to buy a car. We get a second mortgage to pay for a wedding. We even buy our groceries with a credit card. It adds up. If you're like most people, you have between $40,000 and $50,000 in consumer debt, including about $9,000 of credit card debt. Read more >

Keeping Cash in Check

by Jamie Cline
Starting (and keeping) a budget may seem like an impossible task, but it is certainly worth it in long run. We’ve asked the experts some common budgeting questions—and found a great new program to help you—so that you can learn how to get the most for your money. Read more >

Safer Investing Tools

by Jared Garrett - WeXL Business Solutions
Investing for your future doesn't have to come with all the anxiety of the stock market. Read more >

Bye Bye Debt

by Jared N. Garrett - WeXL Business Solutions
Getting out of debt can be a beast. If only there were a user-friendly plan for eliminating surprises and making consistent payments! But there is. Read more >

How to Avoid Foreclosure: Loan Modification

by Jared N. Garrett - WeXL Business Solutions
Don't let all the bad news out there get you down; there are some powerful financial strategies that can help keep your mortgage from eating you out of house and home. Read more >

Staying in the Black

by Lacie Hales
With the economy in its current shape, everyone is looking for ways to avoid financial hemorrhaging. At home and at work there are a few tried-and-tested tips that can help to keep you in the black. Read more >

Clues for Quick Cash

by Maria Walton
When you were a starving college student scraping by on Ramen noodles and Malt-O-Meal cereal, if your living expenses suddenly exceeded your income you could remedy the situation by applying for scholarships or financial aid, getting a campus job, calling home and begging Mom and Dad for some extra cash, or even selling your plasma. Read more >

15 Ways to Fight Identity Theft

by April Osborn
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Stretching Your Food Dollar

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With food prices sharply on the rise, many families are feeling the pinch in their wallets. But while you're trying to buy the food you need for as little as possible, the store is trying to get you to buy what you want, plus some. Unfortunately, the experience is not always a good one because we end up spending much more than anticipated. Read more >