When celebrities are best known for their roles in bankruptcy court, it's a sure sign that they've made some major financial missteps.
In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, create your own green by committing to smart money management, which includes budgeting and taking out a debt consolidation loan.
As economic growth speeds up outside the U.S., it may be the right time to include some foreign equities in your portfolio. Since foreign markets don't necessarily move in the same direction as U.S. markets, it helps keep your portfolio diversified.
When saving for the future, many people forget that their children's weddings will be another huge expense. Home equity loans or home equity lines of credit are viable, fast, and easy financial options that can help make it a very special day.
Maintaining mortgage debt is sometimes a faster path to wealth than paying off your house entirely and being totally debt free. With a mortgage, you can leverage a huge amount of money with a relatively small monthly payment, and enjoy substantial perks along the way.
Unsuspecting IRA savers have recently suffered some big losses by following the advice of their brokers. Avoid the same fate by knowing the rules about early IRA withdrawals.
With the nation in a mortgage crisis and many homes headed for foreclosure, the so-called "short sale" has gained popularity. You can benefit from a short sale by getting a discounted price on a home. Here are four tips to minimize risk.
If you're fortunate enough to receive a hefty Christmas bonus, here are some tips on spending it that embraces the true holiday spirit.
Bank failures don't happen often, but they do happen. If you have your savings tied up in certificates of deposit, make sure you understand how FDIC insurance protects you and your money.
In football, the best quarterbacks have the ability to call an audible, or change the play, right before the ball is hiked. Debt consolidation is a great way for you to call an audible if debt has blitzed your finances.
If there was a contest for cramming information onto a sheet of paper, credit card companies would win the grand prize, hands-down. A typical credit card statement is loaded with information that consumers barely look at. It's in their best interests, however, to understand what all that data means.
You know you're supposed to put your savings to work "in the market," but you're not quite sure where to begin. Here's a step-by-step approach to buying stock.