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Life is full of personal finance decisions, from getting your first credit card to drafting your will.
We want to hear from you about a time in your life when making a finance related choice was downright confusing.
A bank might have been intentionally misleading
You might have felt poorly prepared to make the decision
Or maybe you [...]
“$20 per Gallon: How the Inevitable Rise in the Price of Gasoline Will Change Our Lives for the Better”
I like a bit of controversy— something provocative to throw out on the table. So does Christopher Steiner, the sparky, sharp author of “$20 per Gallon: How the Inevitable Rise in the Price of Gasoline Will Change [...]
The housing market has been pretty overcast since the bubble burst; but you know the bit about silver lining: Interest rates have dropped drastically (and recently risen slightly), and President Obama’s stimulus bill has opened up some options for home buyers.
Here are some terms and changes you’ll want to know about if you’re pondering buying [...]
Is a college education priceless? College’s definitely seem to think so. With sky-rocketing tuition costs, it seems they are willing to test the limits that American families are willing to spend.
It is the digital age, and multitudinous services abound to quench your entertainment needs. But the collective cost of these services may be a lot more than you realize. Especially when you consider that your local library can meet the same needs for free.
Now don’t get me wrong, many of these products are redefining the [...]
In short, the myth that you need to give everything to your loved ones is false. The truth is that you absolutely must take care of yourself first, so that you can be strong for the ones you love.
“I am twenty-four years old, and I was born into a broke generation. I look around and I see people who have borrowed more to go to college than they can repay, who can’t find a good job, can’t save, can’t afford basic necessities like health insurance, can’t make solid plans.” – Anya Kamenetz
Sound familiar? [...]
Suze Orman’s book 2009 Action Plan is available in digital format for free on Oprah’s site until Thursday, January 15th.
I definitely recommend downloading and reading this book. If you need a hard copy between your fingers to actually get you to read it, then buy it. Or consider buying another great personal finance [...]
This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on August 19, 2009 
