Americans Becoming More Optimistic About Economy Despite Fiscal Cliff Drama

If all the hand wringing in recent months over the “fiscal cliff” had you worried about the economy and your own personal finances, you’re not alone. We all know that 2012 was a tough financial year. And Congress didn’t make it any easier when it took forever but finally passed a deal in early January […]
The Fiscal Cliff Explained: What the Fiscal Cliff Means to Your Finances

There’s been a lot of talk in Washington D.C. and in the media about the so-called “fiscal cliff.” But what exactly is the fiscal cliff and how will impact you and your family? Let me offer a definition of the fiscal cliff and provide some context about how this issue will directly affect your finances.