Money Management

How to Select a Legitimate Credit Counseling Agency

The last thing a consumer needs when struggling financially is to fall into the hands of an unscrupulous credit counseling agency.  If you're conside Read more...

With Savings, Don’t Miss the Forest for the Trees

A lot of advice on savings focuses on little, day-to-day things: Making your own coffee instead of buying Starbucks; buying generic instead of brand-n Read more...

Top Misconceptions that Young People Have about Money

When well-known financial commentator Ben Stein was asked whether he worries about having enough money in the future, he confidently replied that he d Read more...

Use Google Voice to Save on Text and Call Fees

Recently, the Google Voice service opened itself up to all users, after a long period of invitation-only testing. The service began its life in 2005 a Read more...

Choosing the Best Checking Account: Which Bank and Account are Right for You?

Choosing the right checking account is like selecting a wedding gift for your best friend; the number of choices can be overwhelming. Sometimes the d Read more...

Why “Free” Cellphones Aren’t Actually Free

The iPhone 4, the latest and hottest gadget to hit the markets, carries an astonishingly low up-front price tag. On AT&T's website or in its store Read more...

Social Networking Can Connect You With Online Deals

Hopping on Facebook or checking out a person's Twitter account may be one way younger people spend their time online. And while some may view doing Read more...

Don’t forget to include Fun in your Home Budget

Trying to get out of debt could cause many people to avoid adding any fun money to their home budgets. However, totally eliminating the ability to  Read more...

Parents Can Follow Checklist to Help Kids Be Financially Savvy

A recent story from the Wall Street Journal noted that only three states require a certain amount of education in personal finance for high school stu Read more...

Rent or Own? Things to Consider Before Buying

Many young people will probably opt to rent for a while before jumping into home ownership. And before they buy their first place, there are number of Read more...