October 17, 2013
October 17, 2013
By shopping standards, October is that odd month sitting smack in the middle of the back-to-school frenzy and the holiday shopping extravaganza. But frugal shoppers need […]
October 15, 2013
A default on the nation’s debt could thrust the nation into the worst recession since the Great Depression, and even a prolonged standoff could do significant […]
October 9, 2013
October 9, 2013
Most people have a gut feeling about their credit – it’s either great, good or bad. But what is a bad credit score really? First, it’s […]
October 8, 2013
What is the worst kind of debt to carry? Is it student loan debt, credit cards, a mortgage – or something else? Even the experts don’t […]
October 3, 2013
October 3, 2013
Consumers stayed glued to their smartphones and tablets in August, taking care of financial chores on their devices at a steadily increasing rate. The overall value […]
October 2, 2013
Now that several provisions of the Affordable Care Act have gone into effect, how will the new health care law reduce spending? The law has created […]
October 1, 2013
October traditionally marks the beginning of open-enrollment season – your annual opportunity to choose healthcare coverage from the options provided by your employer. But selecting the […]
September 30, 2013
If the Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on how the U.S. should pay its bills, the federal government will shut down tomorrow, October 1. At a […]
September 27, 2013
Interest – it’s insidious, like lighting money on fire (but without the excitement of watching something burn). Sure, it’s a necessary part of the financial system […]