There are some life experiences that nearly everyone can relate to – nervousness before a first date or excitement at getting a promotion, for example. Some of the stuff we humans go through really is universal! On the other hand, … Continue Reading

The end of another year brings with it a host of questions to answer and decisions to make. What gifts should I get for my friends and family? What are my plans for the holidays? What are my New Year’s … Continue Reading

For many consumers, the American Dream still includes buying a house. The reality for most people is that a home is too expensive to pay for entirely with cash. As a result, it is necessary to borrow in order to … Continue Reading

Does your stomach flip every time you get your student loan statement in the mail? If you’re one of the millions of college grads with tens of thousands of dollars student loan debt, managing your monthly payment – let alone … Continue Reading

Most of us have heard of the “Latte Factor.” The idea is that cutting out small costs from your spending can add up big over time. However, having to cut every little thing can get tedious over time. To make … Continue Reading

Since the financial crisis took hold in 2008, many Americans have been shifting their business away from big banks and towards credit unions. Unhappy with the impersonal, unfriendly, and profiteering ways of commercial banks, the cooperative, non-profit nature of credit … Continue Reading

Now that the holiday season is approaching, many consumers are focued on gift-giving. One of the difficulties associated with buying gifts for children is that you want to provide something that is interesting for the child, but you might not … Continue Reading