The recession did more than separate people from their jobs and even their homes; it changed the way many people look at money. Those that had been depending heavily on credit — whether in the form of a mortgage, a home equity loan, or credit cards — realized just how fragile a good credit score [...]

Unless you anticipate having to make a hefty tax payment, there is no excuse for putting off filing your 2010 income taxes. You have nothing to gain by waiting another three months to efile tax return s. If you have a refund coming, you could end up losing three months of interest or enjoyment of [...]

In the past few years more and more people have become aware of the process of debt consolidation as a means of reducing and simplifying their debt burden. New consolidation companies seem to spring up every week, advertising on the radio and television and placing ads on websites. They are all trying to convince you [...]