Category Archives: Personal Finance

New Year, New Finances Part II: Keeping Your Financial New Year’s Resolution

So you’re fed up with your finances and you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to get out of debt. Making that commitment is the first step towards financial freedom, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. Unfortunately, it’s not the only step. Millions of Americans vow to change their lives for the better every Jan. 1, yet many… Read More »

New Year, New Finances Part I: Setting Goals for a Better 2011

Maybe your New Year’s resolution is to get organized. Maybe it’s to reduce stress and become a happier person. Or, if you’re like the many folks hit hard by today’s economy, maybe it’s to make more money in 2011. What if I told you that you could actually accomplish all those things – at least… Read More »

Debt-Free in 2011 Part I: Making a Financial New Year’s Resolution

The average New Year’s resolution involves either bettering your health, improving your finances or kicking a bad habit. But why settle for just one when you can accomplish all three? Sure, it might sound a little ambitious. But it can be done by making just one simple change, say Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys. And that’s getting… Read More »

Clearing the Clutter Helps Chicago Savers Get Organized for 2011

You’ve heard of spring cleaning, but did you know switching to winter cleaning can save you some money? With just days to go until the New Year, there’s still time to make some charitable donations that can increase the size of the tax refund you receive next year. If you’re like most Chicago residents, you’re… Read More »

Donating Unused Goods Can Help Atlanta Taxpayers Save Money Next Year

If you’ve got some time off after Christmas, you probably want to kick back and relax, not work. But there’s a reason you might want to spend your downtime doing a little post-holiday housekeeping, say Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys. By clearing out stuff that you don’t need and donating it to charity before January 1, you… Read More »