You’re the Boss
It’s liberating to leave the ties of the 9 to 5 job and become your own boss, but with flexibility, there comes more responsibility. (more…)

Renting Out That Spare Room
Some cash-strapped homeowners are deciding they can use income more than they can use that extra room in their too-big house. So up goes the ad: Room for rent. Separate entrance. Share kitchen. (more…)

Too Much Information
Now that social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and FourSquare have become part of everyday life, privacy seems like an old-fashioned idea. People share their whereabouts on Facebook, their daily routines on Twitter and some go so far as to post travel plans, phone numbers and even important financial information on their public profiles. It’s easy to get caught up in sharing information with your friends and followers, but using social media unwisely can come back to haunt you and your finances. (more…)

Unwedded Bliss
When a couple plans a wedding, they also start thinking about their future. Brides and grooms almost immediately go through the process of looking at bank accounts, changing life insurance beneficiaries and making long-term decisions about housing, family and investment options. A decision to live together may not spark those conversations, but it probably should. (more…)

Budgeting with Life Changes
Major life changes such as unemployment, divorce, a prolonged illness or retirement can drastically change the way that you prioritize and spend your money. Suddenly having to live off of one salary or no salary at all is enough to make anyone panic, but we will provide you with a few simple steps to create the right budget for you and help you stick to it. (more…)

Know Your Numbers: Solving the Credit Score Mystery part 2 of 2
Do you know your credit score? Do you know what actions you can take to improve (or weaken) your score? Part two of this two-part article will help you better understand the steps you can take to make an impact on your score.(more…)

Know Your Numbers: Solving the Credit Score Mystery part 1 of 2
Do you know your credit score? Have you checked out your credit report recently? Do you know why both are important? Part one of this two part article will help you better understand both your credit score and your credit report. (more…)