Life after Bankruptcy
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
Bankruptcy is an uncomfortable subject for a variety of reasons. The most obvious is the potential havoc it can wreak on your finances. Running a close second is the negative stigma which is often attached to the process. This negativity is important to mention because strong emotions can sometimes lead to...

Protect your Credit during Divorce
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
When a marriage ends in divorce, the lives of those involved are changed forever. During this time of upheaval, one thing that shouldn't have to change is the credit status you've worked so hard to achieve.. Unfortunately, for many, the experience is the exact opposite. Unfulfilled promises to pay...

Ready to Trade-In your Home? Perhaps You Should Remodel Instead!
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
Each year, millions of Americans move into the home of their dreams. As time goes by, families expand, kids grow older, and suddenly that home isn't quite so perfect anymore. Or perhaps you still love your home, but you really want a gourmet kitchen and a larger master bedroom. Should you start looking for a new...

The Fiscal Cliff: The Basics
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
It's safe to say that by this point, we're all aware of the fiscal cliff and its status as the elephant in the room. Everyone knows that some sort of decision has to be made by the first of the year and that it affects every taxpayer. As for the specifics, however, a sizeable chunk of the population only has a...