It’s hard to be in a position of financial difficulty. I remember struggling financially as a young wife attending graduate school. Unfortunately, many of us struggle longer than we have to. I know that I spent more years struggling 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

Shopping for a new loan is sometimes a stressful process. Filling out applications, meeting with bankers, comparing rates – it starts to seem really tedious and intimidating, and sometimes makes you wonder how badly you really want that new house … Continue Reading

Being self-employed has many benefits, but one thing you don’t get is an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with matching funds, or a company-funded pension. So if you want any sort of tax-advantaged retirement savings, you’re going to have to pick a … Continue Reading

You probably think it could never happen to you, but identity theft happens to millions of Americans each year. Signs of identity theft include errors on your credit report, bills you don’t recognize, and of course, creditors calling about defaulted … 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