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Will You Have To Pay Taxes On Forgiven Mortgage Debt Or Principal Reduction After A Foreclosure Or Short Sale?

When you have mortgage debt forgiven due to a short sale or foreclosure, will you be liable to pay for the forgiven amount when it comes to tax time? read more »
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How To Negotiate With Your Credit Card Company: What Options Do You Have When It Comes To Credit Card Debt?

If you've found yourself with a huge amount of credit card debt, what are your options when it comes to reducing your rates, reducing principal, or [...] read more »
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Ready To Refinance? Here’s What You’ll Need

Are you considering refinancing because the rates are so low? There are some things you’ll need to consider before you do.Here’s a quick refinance ch[...] read more »
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Betterment.com Lowers Account Fees And Starts Offering Traditional And Roth IRA

Betterment.com announced today that they will be lowering their fees across the board, making their service that much more affordable and accessible.[...] read more »
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Paying Down Debt Should Be Like Interval Training

Sometimes when you're in the middle of paying off debt you start to burnout and need a break. Here's why taking a break on debt repayment can be a [...] read more »
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Take Time To Stop And Appreciate What's Right In Front Of You: The Anonymous Violinist

Would you recognize the extraordinary in your life, even if it wasn't in the context you expected? Do you recognize the blessings you've been given[...] read more »
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Who Qualifies For A Roth IRA?

Who qualifies for a Roth IRA? Can you make contributions for your child or a non-working spouse? What if you're retired? read more »
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Betterment Reviews User Feedback And Lowers Fees, Adds International Funds And IRAs

Betterment.com has announced new lower fees that will save current users money and make it even more attractive to newer users. They’re also opening [...] read more »
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Betterment Lowers Fees Substantially: Also Launches Traditional And Roth IRAs To All

Betterment.com announced today that they will be lowering their fees substantially, across the board, as well as opening IRA investments to all users[...] read more »
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Could An Annuity Be The Ticket To Reliable Retirement Income?

With the 2008 financial crisis still fresh in some minds, one of the questions many are asking is this: Is there a way for me to protect my nest egg [...] read more »
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When Should You Stop Paying For Your Child’s Expenses?

An estimated 13.4% of adult children ages 24 to 35 are living at home with their parents. When should parents stop paying for their grown children’s [...] read more »
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Dish Network Raised My Rates Again: Lawsuits, Price Hikes And Why We'll Be Cancelling Satellite As Soon As Our Contract

We signed up for Dish Network Just over a year ago, only to see an immediate price increase. Now dish is facing a class action lawsuit for that same [...] read more »
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Payroll Tax Cut Extended Through The End Of 2012

Congress has passed and Obama will sign an extension of the payroll tax cut through the end of the 2012 tax year. Here is what it means for you. read more »
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Where Do You Get Better Returns For Short Term Savings? A Bank CD Or A Lending Club Account?

Have you ever thought about moving short term savings to Lending Club versus a savings account or CD? Looking at average returns may have you conside[...] read more »
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What Is A Good Credit Score?

Do you know what a good credit score is? How do you know if you'll get the best rates on your next home or auto loan? How much of an effect can a g[...] read more »
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