Personal Finance

As soon as a new electronic or car comes on the market, my husband is in line to pick it up (and he raises his eyebrows at me when I pick up a new pair of Christian Louboutins like it’s completely different…men). However, not everything out there is worth the money society spends on it, […] More

Your parents taught you it’s impolite to lie, and you likely teach them the same thing. However, sometimes dishonesty is the best policy; especially when it comes to your money. Unfortunately, if you and your husband have a joint bank account it gets a little difficult to keep your money habits under wraps. While you […] More

In a perfect world, everyone would put at least 20 percent of their income in a savings account. Unfortunately, there are many people who cannot afford to do this. Some have overextended themselves and cannot afford to save. Fortunately, there are ways even the most meager of budgets can find room to save a few […] More

There was a time in my life when the idea of purchasing something used would make me feel disgusted. I never bought used cars because I didn’t want anyone’s hand-me-downs, especially when it came to something so important and expensive. I wanted to know how my cars were treated from the moment they entered the […] More

Getting married is exciting for couples, and starting your new life together is even more exciting. While no couple stands at the altar and wonders if their new marriage will last, most couples don’t think about the fact that finances are one of the most common reasons for divorce. Even the happiest couples fight over […] More

You don’t make enough money. The economy is awful. Your boss is a jerk. You can’t get a better job right now because no one is hiring. Blah, blah, blah. That’s what the rest of the world hears when you try and place blame for the fact that you are broke on anything and everyone […] More

With the recent recession, many people have been affected and this has a direct impact on their bills.  Some have lost their jobs, some have taken pay cuts in order to keep their jobs and some have simply taken a harder look at their debts in light of the financial crisis our country has seen. […] More

Nothing is more convenient – or more dangerous to a woman’s wallet – than online shopping. No parking mess at the mall, no pushy sales associates at Neiman Marcus and no hawk-eyed security guards making you feel like a criminal when you enter Tiffany & Co. to treat yourself to a little gift. Did we […] More

With the rising prices of gas and going to the grocery store, we are all feeling the pinch.  We cannot do anything about the price of gas but we can do something about what we pay for our groceries.  We may not be able to change the prices of them, per se, but we can work […] More

Whether you work your behind off to maintain a modest savings account or you live comfortably and have plenty of disposable income, you still need to watch your pointless spending. Money doesn’t grow on trees and even those with plenty of it need to ensure that they are saving plenty and spending wisely. One of […] More

The big question just about every American is asking right now is how much they should be saving from their income each month. The ideal answer for anyone is to save as much as you can. From that savings you can enjoy vacations, rainy day funds, emergency funds and the knowledge that you are financially […] More