Keeping your finances in order and your budget on track isn’t always easy, and 2011 may not have been your best year financially. Whether you failed to meet your savings... read more →
If you have a generous heart and at least a little bit of money in the bank, you may find yourself constantly being asked for cash or loans from family members and friends.
All of us go through personal or financial challenges in our lives. But when you start feeling like a piggybank for those closest to you, it’s time to establish healthy financial boundaries with relatives and other loved ones.
Dealing with car repairs can be frustrating and stressful and you might find that you can’t even afford to pay the full cost of that repair bill. According to the... read more →
In my previous column, I explained three red flags about your finances that you should be concerned with fixing immediately. Those previous three issues might seem like obvious economic problems.... read more →
In the final days before Christmas, a lot of people will be buying gift cards for relatives, friends and co-workers. In fact, Americans will plunk down $28 billion for gifts... read more →
How well did you meet the financial goals you made on January 1 this past year? If you’re still struggling to keep that budget in order or you had to... read more →
As a Money Coach, I am often contacted by someone who claims to be a hot financial mess. In fact, many people think that they’re financial train wrecks just waiting... read more →
If you’re ready to get your finances in tip top shape for the New Year, there is one simple strategy that can help you achieve economic security and success. The... read more →
Are you too scared to face your financial situation? Maybe you’ve heard, time and time again, that you need to get your credit report or check your FICO credit score,... read more →
As the holiday season gets into full swing, you may not be feeling as cheerful and festive these days as some of your friends and family members. Money problems or... read more →
Remember a year ago, when Forbes dubbed Jay-Z a billionaire in the making and highlighted how the rapper met with the legendary investor Warren Buffett and the two found out... read more →
Going through a divorce will not only take its toll on your emotions, but also on your finances. The high costs associated with hiring a divorce attorney and losses you... read more →
Taking care of financial matters may be the last thing on your mind when you're dealing with a parent or loved one who is dying. But when a relative has... read more →
If you’d like to boost your financial IQ, there are some simple, straightforward ways you can make yourself a smarter, savvier individual. Get a Financial Education What you’re doing right... read more →
Q: We own an old house that needs 100k worth of work. Should we get a construction loan or a mortgage loan? My husband has a paid IRS lien on... read more →