 | Tips to manage credit card debt
Debt can be a huge burden for families, weighing down heavily and limiting the ability to potentially make positive changes. But one opportunity, loan consolidation, if handled properly, can help a family afford to get out from under debt. |
 | Ways to give without dipping into your wallet
More and more people are resolving to be more giving, and to share what they have with the less fortunate. The current economic climate, however, presents something of a challenge to people who want to give, but lack the budget to do so. Here are some creative ways to give that won't cost you cash. |
 | Great gifts and deals for Valentine's Day - save on flowers, chocolate and more
Finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift doesn't have to be hard, and if you know where to look, you can take advantage of some fabulous deals. |
 | Resolve to get your debt under control
The bills are coming in, complete with due dates, minimum amounts due and debt dollars adding up. Sure, you had a great time over the holidays, but now it's time to figure out how you can prepare yourself to start the new year off right with your finances. |
 | Obama's stimulus bill includes huge student aid investments
The Obama administration has set forth an extensive bill designed to get the economy out of the recession and moving again. This $70 billion bill has a large portion directed toward students and investing in their education. |
 | Retirees turn to a surprising source of cash in a crunch
A rising number of American households - nearly 45 percent - are "at risk" of not having enough money in retirement, according the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. But some retirees have discovered a surprising source of supplemental retirement income: the cash value of their whole life insurance policies. |
 | Knowing 'net price' is now essential in college planning
Planning for college is fraught with uncertainty about everything from which college and major to choose to how to much it will really cost. With nearly 70 percent of high school students enrolling in higher education programs after graduation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, millions of students and their families are overwhelmed and looking for guidance about what their options are. |
 | Easy-to-do maintenance helps extend vehicle life
After their homes, most Americans' largest financial investment is their vehicle, so helping it stay in good working order for as long as possible is a high priority. Here are some simple, cost-effective tips for helping to protect the performance and longevity of your vehicle. |
 | 10 scary myths about the law
Did you know that you don't have to be legally drunk to be arrested for driving under the influence? That there are many ways to break a contract or that if you receive a ticket and there's an error on it, it's still valid? Not knowing the law in some of life's most common legal situations can lead to unexpected expenses, substantial penalties or could put yourself and others at risk. |
 | Achieve your New Year's resolution and get out of debt
Year in and year out, getting out of debt consistently ranks among New Year's top 10 resolutions. If your household is like many American households struggling with the recession, or worse, unemployment, getting out of debt will be close to the top of your list again for 2010. Get your new year off to a great start by reducing and eliminating your debt. |
 | Need help paying for that hearing aid? Here's how to get it
"No one should go without a needed hearing aid because of an inability to pay," says Dr. Sergei Kochkin, executive director of the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). Here's advice on how you can get assistance paying for a hearing aid. |
 | An affordable source of financial stability and peace of mind in challenging times
The prospect of shrinking retirement savings and rising unemployment rates has made financial peace of mind hard to come by these days. Americans are looking for ways to cut back on expenses and shore up their savings, and many are considering life insurance as a way to bridge the gap created by other financial losses. |
 | You can find money to pay for college
In a competitive job market, earning a degree can be the biggest single step one can take to enhance career value and earning potential. As many bask in the glow of making plans to increase their career potential, the prospect of paying for college is a sobering reality. |
 | Will you be fiscally fit in 2010?
How is your financial health? If you're not sure where to begin in assessing your fiscal well-being, here's a brief checklist you can review to generate some good ideas. |
