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  • How to Overcome Obstacles to Start Retirement Savings

    Published April 30, 2013

    In the wake of the financial meltdown, Americans are not feeling confident in their ability to retire, and with good reason.

  • New Year, New Credit Report Check

    Published February 06, 2013

    By law, each year U.S. consumers are allowed to download one free copy of each of their credit reports so they can review the reports for errors. This helps you avoid mistakes and discrepancies that damage credit scores.

  • Money Resolution to Keep This Year

    Published January 08, 2013

    Just like a diet or a new exercise plan, a financial new year plan takes dedication and commitment. No matter your financial situation, one of the best resolutions you can make is to save more money and be more diligent with your finances.

  • How to Create a Spending Plan for the Holidays

    Published November 23, 2012

    To keep holiday costs down, consumers need to create holiday budget strategies that help them save – and they should start with Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

  • Free Personal Finance Tools to Help You Reach Your Goals

    Published September 14, 2012

    There are several free personal finance tools that help organize and manage your finances. Most of these applications are accessible online, on tablets and on smartphones-- making it easier to check your progress from anywhere at any time. 

  • Op-Ed: The Value of Financial Education

    Published August 26, 2012

    CPA Howard Dvorkin offers tips on how young people can reduce debt and become financial savvy:

  • How to Tell If You Have Too Much Debt

    Published July 30, 2012

    Weak job growth, stagnate wages and a drop in consumer confidence has pushed credit card debt to high levels. Here's how to calculate how much debt you can handle. 

  • Are Rewards Credit Cards Ever a Good Choice?

    Published March 30, 2012

    On the surface rewards cards sound like a good idea. Why not get extra bonuses for making purchases with your hard-earned cash? Well, it isn't that simple.

  • How to Shed Holiday Debt in 2012

    Published February 01, 2012

    The gifts have been unwrapped, the trees are long gone and the decorations are packed away, but there is still one remaining hint of the holidays: credit card bills. Make 2012 the year you get out of debt, and stay there.

  • How to Find the Best Holiday Deals Using Apps

    Published November 22, 2011

    More consumers will use their mobile devices this year to assist with their holiday shopping, particularly those who put it off until the last minute. Here’s a list of apps that will help shoppers find the best deal and stay in budget.