"Credit buying is much like being drunk. The buzz happens immediately and gives you a lift.... The hangover comes the day after." - Joyce Brothers

Debt

by Max Erkiletian

The Weekly Wrap: Infrastructure Investment, Student Housing Shortage, and Aid Programs Ending Infrastructure investment opportunities abound as economic development legislation advances. At the same time, CO... read the story

by Kathryn Vercillo

National Financial Awareness Day – Top 10 Financial Regrets and How To Avoid Them National Financial Awareness Day is coming up in the middle of this month. Did you even know about it? Most people aren&... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

Debt and Health – Hidden Costs I like finding the hidden costs in personal finances. Hidden costs are those costs that are not readily apparent when yo... read the story

by Allen Francis

These 3 States Will Pay Off Your Student Loans When you take on debt, you are just robbing your future self of money. After all, any money you make in the future will ... read the story

by Kathryn Vercillo

7 Of The Worst Pieces of Financial Advice Around I grew up feeling like I didn’t get enough of a money education. Sure, I learned a little bit from watching my par... read the story

by Melissa Batai

What Life After Unemployment Should Look Like If you’ve lost your job in the last 15 months, you’re not alone. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimate... read the story

by Kathryn Vercillo

Is It Ever Okay to Help Your Parents Get Out of Debt? Many of us adults are caught in a big juggling act. Obviously, we’re taking care of our own finances. However, we&... read the story

by Max Erkiletian

Is It Inflation Or Fear of Inflation? You may read or hear the term “inflation fears” being used with increasing frequency. In turn, that raises the quest... read the story

by Max Erkiletian

Weekly Financial Wrap: Workers Want Flexibility; Banks Earnings Explode; and Supply Shortages Push Prices Up Most Workers Do Not Want the Old Office Routine With vaccinations increasing and the economy opening up, more people are... read the story

by Max Erkiletian

The Weekend Wrap: Financial Education, Student Loans, Recovery, Jobs, and a Crypto IPO With all the emphasis on stimulus checks, you might have missed some of the personal financial changes in the American R... read the story