We only buy designer duds. The latest smart phone is No.1 on our priority list (if we even have a priority list.) For some members of Generation Y, saving is more like a mythological creature than something you actually do.... (Continue reading)
It’s not tax season yet, but by the time you finish feasting on turkey and calculating the damage from holiday spending, it’ll be time to gather receipts, fill out forms, and calculate deductions. Before Uncle Sam comes knocking like an... (Continue reading)
Having the right questions for a planner is critical. Here are six questions to ask financial planners before you decide to work with one.... (Continue reading)
If you find yourself in need, or someone you know is in need of home, career, or health assistance, check out this roundup of low-cost and free programs that could be your lifeline.... (Continue reading)
Here are seven noteworthy applications you may want to phone a friend about.... (Continue reading)
I recently tested three programs, Microsoft Excel, Mint.com, and Google Docs, to find the pros and cons of each. While all of these programs have value, one was clearly a cut above the rest: Mint.com. ... (Continue reading)
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Pat Houston, 38, remains one of the 14.5 million unemployed, according to the July 2009 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ... (Continue reading)
Educating young minds for some 30 years is no small feat. But it was a love for children that inspired Larry and Brenda Breland to become schoolteachers. While educators don’t always get paid their true worth, these native Mississippians managed... (Continue reading)
When it comes to retirement savings plans, African Americans and Hispanics participate less often, contribute less money, and take out more loans and early withdrawals than our white and Asian counterparts. Those are among the most eye-opening findings from a... (Continue reading)