Most couples learn early in their relationship why communication is so important. For example, raising children and deciding where to live are two compelling topics that require solid communication. A third one, finances, should also be considered one of the most...
If you are a recent first-time homeowner and, as such, a first-time mortgage owner, you’re probably basking in the glow of finally having your act together enough to have accomplished home ownership. Congratulations! It required discipline and everyone knows it,...
Are you finding it impossible to make a monthly budget when your weekly paycheck is all over the map? One week your clipping coupons, and the next, you’re having the time of your life (within reason). Good news: You are not alone. And if you or your spouse...
It’s one thing to build a good credit rating, but it’s a different thing to try to fix a credit score quickly once it is in a state of disrepair. The good news is it’s possible. In addition to having discipline with your spending, there are specific ways...
Being a celebrity obviously has its perks, and chief among them is the income that allows for lavish lifestyles. But celebrities are not immune to bad financial decisions. Poor investments, shady investment managers, and just plain ol’ bad advice has led to many...
If you are like most people who like to hit the pillow at night knowing that ends are meeting at the end of the week or month, you probably have a household budget. Maybe it’s a simple pie chart with the usual pieces: food, mortgage/rent, car payment, clothing,...
