Where to Get Advice on Your Personal Finances

When people have problems with their finances, the worst thing they can do is to ignore the problem. Nothing grows more quickly than interest on unpaid debts, so the sooner any financial issues are addressed, the better. However, it can be hard to know where to turn for money advice, especially as there’s often a [...]

Parents! Three Ways Your Grad can Drag Down your Credit

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Congratulations, you have successfully raised a child from infancy through senior year in high school. You are no longer responsible for their school assignments, their athletic activities, their disciplining–you are a free bird! At least until college starts. Congratulations, your baby bird has started his or her preparations to leave the nest (You can walk [...]

Is Student Loan Consolidation a Good Idea?

This is a guest post. When managing your finances starts to become difficult it may be prudent to look at debt consolidation. This means taking out a new loan to pay off your old ones and can mean that you are not required to pay a lower amount each month. Great! But before you call [...]

Young Entrepreneurs: Building on an Idea

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Successful people with entrepreneurial spirit are quite rightly admired for their tenacity, foresight and innovation. But what turns a good idea into a successful business? How do you go from Joe Schmo to Jay-Z? Dream Big but Be Realistic Forget about fancy inner city offices and company cars to start with. Your financial frugality will [...]

The Ultimate 2012 Tax Guide for Young Adults

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Tax Guide Updated for 2012 Disclaimer: I am not a tax professional and this is not personal tax advice or tax advice of any kind. Please seek the help of a tax professional for your personal situation. Information is sourced from IRS.gov with reference links provided as well. Tax law changes each year and you [...]