American Millennials are making the news once again. This time, it's because the demographic as a whole can't afford to purchase homes.
According to a recent survey by Apartment list, a staggering 80% of Millennials, those born between the years ...
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The 15 vs. 30 Year Mortgage Debate: Why a 30-Year Loan Is Better
According to Freddie Mac's most recent survey, there is currently a spread of 0.72% between the 15- and 30-year fixed rate mortgage benchmarks.
I think most people naturally assume that, when it comes to choosing between a 15- or 30-year fixed rate ...
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A Simple Budgeting Plan for Those Who Struggle with Discipline
Len reminds us regularly of the power, importance and necessity of family budgeting; and budgeting is a staple in his top five tools for the successful household CEO.
This article is not meant to replace the critically important family budget. ...
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What Credit Karma Won’t Tell You About Their Free Credit Score Offer
With over 60 million users, the masses have flocked to see their free credit score on Credit Karma. On the surface this seems like a good thing, and it is -- for the credit bureaus!
Although no money changes hands for using Credit Karma, it is far ...
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Life After Debt: Simple Ways to Avoid a Vacation Debt Hangover
The most dangerous disadvantage of using credit cards while traveling is their inability to prevent a total loss of self-control when it comes to buying souvenirs for you, your friends, and family members. If you aren't careful, that holiday in the ...
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33 Reasons Why Your Finances Are a Complete Mess
I'm a total neat freak. Always have been.
Truth be told, the Honeybee is a neat freak too. I think that's a big reason why we get along so well.
Oddly enough, our teenage kids are the exact opposite. They're allergic to neat.
The other day I ...
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4 Alternatives to Cashing Out Your 401k When You Need Money
When you need money, whether it's to pay for your child's education, purchase a new home, or to pay your bills, it can be tempting to turn to your 401k. However, even if you think that you have plenty of time to pay back the money you borrow from it, ...
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You Can Win $5000 By Sharing Your Smartest Money Decision!
This is a sponsored article for Alliant Credit Union.
I want to remind you that if you haven't already done so, there's still time to enter Alliant Credit Union's contest for a chance to win $5000 -- and all you have to do is share an example ...
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5 Common Money Mistakes New Graduates Need to Avoid
Let me be the first to tell you that it's OK to make mistakes.
Financial experts will tell you that the first few years after graduation are the most important. They're right. Compound interest means that the money you save today in your early ...
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Share Your Smartest Money Decision and You Could Win $5000!
This is a sponsored article for Alliant Credit Union.
I'm sure there are plenty of money moments you've had in your life that you wish you could have back. I know I've had more than my fair share. In fact, I recently shared my ten biggest ...
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100 Words On: The Importance of Tracking Your Expenses
It's true; there are many folks out there who successfully manage their household finances without ever using a budget. That being said, most of those people still track their income and expenses. That's because trying to get a handle on your ...
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4 Smart Ways to Use Your Credit Cards While Avoiding Debt
We all want to have it all. We want to be able to live debt free but still maintain a great credit score. But having your cake and eating it too is widely believed to be impossible. I'm here to prove to you that it is, in fact, possible!
It's not ...
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Don’t Be Fooled: A High Income Doesn’t Guarantee Financial Freedom
Remember Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich? He's the guy who was impeached in 2009 and then convicted in Federal court a couple of years later on multiple corruption charges, including the solicitation of bribes for political ...
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100 Words On: Why Not All Debt is a Four-Letter Word
Not all debt is bad. Debt is generally okay whenever it is used to buy something that may increase in value. For example, going into debt can make perfect sense when you're trying to start a business, or expand an existing one. Very few people can ...
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How to Get a Higher Credit Score No Matter How Bad Your Finances Are
Imagine being so rich you never had to borrow money!
If you're wealthy enough to pay cash for any car or home you like, then you have no need to read about how credit scores are determined -- but most of us have to borrow money from time to time. ...
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Evaluating the Pros and Cons of 4 Common Car Loan Alternatives
In an ideal world we all want to be debt-free; and borrowing money is something that we all should approach with caution. However, when it comes to living a real life, very few of us will be able to escape borrowing money to finance a larger ...
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Basic Tips for Buying Your First Home on a Budget
Buying your first home can be both exciting and terrifying at the same time. The old standard of saving a 20% down payment seems like an insurmountable task at times -- but there are alternatives available that can make owning your home a dream come ...
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10 Famous People Who Have Gone Bankrupt
Being rich and famous can set you up for life -- and well beyond that -- but it also can make otherwise smart people do really stupid things with their money. Just ask M.C. Hammer, who very famously filed for bankruptcy after spending his estimated ...
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3 Reasons Why Your Business Should Begin Accepting Credit Cards
It's crazy trying to run a business without accepting credit cards these days.
Nearly everyone in the free world is at a least using a debit card that they have connected to their checking account. And many people like to build up travel miles, so ...
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7 Ways College Students Can Get Cash for Housing, Books and Tuition
College is expensive. It can be tough to keep up with tuition payments, room and board and textbook purchases; time is also at a premium.
So, how can you possibly find the extra cash to pay for all of these things?
Luckily, there are lots of ...
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