With the economy still shaky and the housing market slowly clawing its way back to life, it’s always refreshing to hear good financial news, and in this case it’s coming from an unlikely source: the auto industry. According to NBC … Continue Reading

Mark your calendars: you have until March 31, 2014 to sign up for health insurance. That’s the deadline imposed under the Affordable Care Act as the last day of open enrollment to sign up for coverage under Obamacare. It’s also … Continue Reading

With tax season underway, one of the questions that many people ask is this: What if I can’t pay my taxes? I know the feeling. When I first started freelancing, I didn’t know about quarterly estimated taxes or the realities … Continue Reading

The recession of 2008 left some deep scars on the American economy. Unemployment soared, businesses closed, and stocks tumbled. It was a dark time in our financial history. One other impact of the Great Recession that we continue to deal … Continue Reading

For most people, their mortgage payment is the largest bill they’ll have to grapple with all month. Unfortunately, if that expense suddenly becomes too high, there aren’t many ways to lower it. After all, it’s not as if you can … Continue Reading

Get ready for a tougher application process and a more expensive mortgage. It’s early 2014 and we’re seeing two significant trends in the mortgage industry: higher interest rates and a new set of mortgage rules and regulations now taking effect. … Continue Reading

There are certain rules that, as a personal finance writer, you are expected to follow at all times. One of those rules is that you should never, ever, under any circumstance, buy a new car. A couple of years ago, … Continue Reading