May 15, 2011 | Banking and Finance
Ask some couples how often they discuss financial issues, and you could be greeted by blank stares. Ask those same couples how often they argue about money, and you might get an earful. According to family counselors, finances are a major source of disagreement...
May 1, 2011 | Banking and Finance
If you don’t have enough money saved to send your high schooler to college, don’t give up hope. You still may be able to get your college planning back on the road again. Here are some ideas. Search for Scholarships Scholarships aren’t just for the straight-A students...
Apr 15, 2011 | Banking and Finance
As you welcome the new year, you’re probably not thinking about the many ways that life could take a turn for the worse. But it could. An illness, a natural disaster, or an unexpected financial setback are only some of the events that could disrupt your life and your...
Apr 1, 2011 | Banking and Finance
Some improvements are likely to increase your home’s value. However, others may actually decrease potential buyers’ interest in your home. So, put away your toolbox until you know more about projects that typically don’t pay. Too Much Improvement When you remodel your...
Mar 15, 2011 | Banking and Finance
If you have read the papers or listened to the news lately, you are probably well aware that the cost of a college education keeps rising — generally, at a rate higher than the rate of inflation. A private college that would have charged $12,000 per year for tuition...
Jan 15, 2011 | Banking and Finance
When the economy is turbulent and the costs of the items you buy every day are rising, it may seem impossible to save more for your long-term goals. Yet making a few changes to your daily routine may help you uncover some money you could start saving instead of...
