By John Ulzheimer Happy New Year to you and yours. If you’re like me you’ve made a bunch of resolutions that you probably won’t keep for more than a few weeks. However, if you have debt on retail store credit cards then I’d suggest making a commitment to pay them off and following through. Despite the predictions [...]

By Drew Kessler Yes, it’s still January. But, time is flying by and before you know it you’re flipping the calendar to March and thinking of someplace warm for a spring break getaway. Did you charge your last vacation?  Vacations are fun, but not if you don’t have the money to pay for them.  From now [...]

By Jason Alderman We’ve all suffered buyer’s remorse – say you buy something you really can’t afford or the item’s sudden drop in value make it seem, in retrospect, a poor investment. That’s what has happened to some people who’ve taken advantage of IRS rules that allow them to convert a regular IRA or 401(k) [...]

By Matt Bell When you’re getting to know the person you’re thinking about marrying there’s so much to learn. Some of it comes about through questions as you ask each other about past experiences and future goals. Some of it also comes about through observation. Does he respect his parents? Is she usually on time? But it isn’t always [...]

By Gail Cunningham Just three weeks into the new year many are finding that their financial resolutions have already fallen by the wayside. The following three steps are ones that anyone seeking to be in a better place financially should put in place. The three A’s of financial wellness are as follows:  Action – Many [...]

By Stacy Johnson I was recently asked to speak at a new event: the first annual Financial Blogger Conference. Held in Chicago, it was a gathering of hundreds of money writers from all over the country with one thing in common: the burning desire to make a living (or at least part of one) by [...]

By Sara Gilbert Your credit report and credit score are a summary of your bill paying history that will affect your ability to purchase items on credit. Taking good care of your personal credit report and score could save you thousands of dollars in interest over your life time, and give you the buying power you [...]

By Drew Kessler Believe it or not, the first person you should pay from every paycheck is yourself.  This is true even if you are self-employed.  Surprised?  To reach many of the goals you have set for yourself, you’ll need money.  If you want to take a nice vacation, buy a house, or enjoy a [...]

By Gail Cunningham The NFCC is pleased to announce that American Financial Solutions (AFS) has joined the NFCC network of nonprofit credit counseling agencies.  “The NFCC is proud to welcome American Financial Solutions as our newest member,” said Susan C. Keating, president and CEO of the NFCC. “By enhancing the national footprint of our credit counseling [...]

By Jason Alderman Couples who marry as young adults usually don’t bring a lot of financial baggage to the table, aside from student loans and car payments. But what if you’re getting married in your 40s, 50s or later – after divorce, children, and years of building assets have complicated your economic situation? Do you [...]