It seems like retailers are always coming up with new ways to get us to spend money. From flooding our inboxes with information about sales and special deals to all those inviting window displays, our favorite stores have a knack … Continue Reading

In the personal finance community, there are a lot of mixed feelings about credit cards. Some people sing their praises, others wouldn’t touch them with a ten foot pole. In short, shopping with plastic isn’t universally practiced, and it’s probably … Continue Reading

Inspiration to take proactive steps in our financial lives can come from many different sources. Perhaps a wise old uncle told you to start saving young, or a colleague you respect taught you how to invest your first paycheck. In … Continue Reading

Thanks to the CARD Act of 2009, obtaining a credit card is tougher for young Americans than it’s ever been before. This, of course, is by design: prior to this legislation, many young adults were getting into serious trouble with … Continue Reading

Although the vast majority of mortgages in the United States are obtained by couples, it’s becoming increasingly common for single people to buy homes on their own. But shopping for a mortgage as a singleton is much different than shopping … Continue Reading

It’s almost universally acknowledged that understanding the ins and outs of credit isn’t exactly an easy or pleasant task. It seems like every time we sit down to check our credit scores and reports we end up with more questions … Continue Reading

Let’s face it: buying car insurance is a pretty big hassle. There are zillions of options out there sold by zillions of different companies at zillions of different prices. Sorting through all of your choices can get exhausting, not to … Continue Reading