Category Archives: Personal Finance
Is Your Partner’s Debt Wreaking Havoc On Your Relationship?
Your Valentine might have given you a box of chocolates yesterday, but will he leave you with debt tomorrow? Earlier this month we talked about the consequences of hiding debt from your significant other. But what about the reverse – how does your spouse’s debt affect you? It’s not the most romantic topic, but with… Read More »
Budget Challenge Encourages Chicago Consumers to Take Back Control of Finances
The math is simple. Spend more than you earn, and you’ll end up with debt. Earn more than you spend, and you’ll gain control of your finances. So why is implementing a family budget anything but simple? For many of us, the problem starts at a young age. Maybe our parents were never very good… Read More »
Budget Challenge Offers Chance for Atlanta Consumers to Finally Find Financial Freedom
We wouldn’t dream of taking a road-trip without a map or building a house without a blueprint. So how is it that most of us are running our household finances without a family budget? Not only is a budget one of the most important tools for getting a grip on finances, it’s also one of… Read More »
Credit Score Myths That Can Lead To More Debt For Chicago Consumers
Could the idea of a perfect credit score actually be a damaging myth? It seems that everyone from debt relief companies to singing pirates has been promoting the importance of a high credit score, but it turns out it may be an elaborate scam, say Chicago bankruptcy lawyers. Not that there’s anything wrong with having… Read More »
Why Credit Scores Don’t Always Matter For Atlanta Consumers
Could it be that having a good credit score isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? A recent story by Forbes.com explores the idea that Americans are so brainwashed to believe we need to achieve the perfect credit score that we’re actually making our finances worse. How? By forgoing things like saving for retirement and… Read More »