“Are we there yet?” “No!” I used to get a kick out of The Simpson’s Ride commercial each time it aired on television. But when my oldest son began to ask this question repeatedly on an extended road trip, it suddenly wasn’t so funny anymore. In fact, I felt like Homer cruising down the highway, … Read more

Looking for the best fun jobs that pay well? Many people dream of having a job they love that also pays well. I completely get it – you don’t want to hate working a job that you’ll be at 40 hours a week! I’m very grateful to have a job that I love. I don’t… … Read more

Credit repair services and credit monitoring services often make it a point to dispute negative items on your credit report. This is because negative information about your payment history, and inaccurate information about your credit habits, can damage your credit score. When you dispute these negative items, the creditor that reported them has 30 days … Read more

Starting early with investing for retirement is so important to secure your future self. This means that saving for retirement should be a component of your overall financial portfolio and wealth-building strategy. By starting early on, you put yourself in a position to build a substantial nest egg that the future you will be grateful for. So, … Read more

One of the rules of frugal grocery shopping is to buy in bulk. Indeed, we’re told to buy larger amounts of the things we like when they are on sale so that we save money in the long run. However, in some cases it’s actually better to forgo buying in bulk. Here are eight things … Read more

Looking for the best jobs for single moms? Being a single mom can be hard because you have to manage both your job and taking care of your kids. There are not many hours in a day, so it’s probably important to you to find a job that pays you a good income and lets… … Read more

It’s exhilarating when you finally catch on to the power and freedom that comes from saving money to pay for things rather than using credit cards and loans. But, unless you’re a professional, it can also be overwhelming as you try to keep multiple objects airborne without dropping one (or all) of them. Sure, you … Read more

If you are in debt, you are not alone. In addition to all of the resources available to help you develop your own plan to get out of debt, there are public agencies that can offer assistance, too. If you’ve never heard of this option, you may be wondering, “how does consumer credit counseling work?” Well, … Read more

We often think of spring and summer when we think of home buying and selling. Additionally, we assume that selling a home is hard in the winter because of the thin market and fewer buyers. Research goes against the idea that winter is a bad time to sell, however. A report from Redfin from a … Read more

Even when you’ve got a lot of things right, you might reach a point when getting your financial situation under control seems impossible. If you’re really struggling financially and aren’t sure which problem to tackle or how, budget counseling can help. Budget counseling can teach you how to budget and budgeting methods. Plus how to protect your credit scores and other key financial strategies. … Read more