Category Archives: Credit & Debt

budgeting, home loans · June 17, 2015

How To Marry Your Finances

It’s no secret that money can be a serious wedge issue for couples. Survey after survey reports that when couples argue, finances are often at the heart of the discord. Here’s how every couple can lay the groundwork for financial…

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student loans · June 3, 2015

Four Financial Moves Every College Grad Must Make ASAP

Forget all the commencement speeches about your dreaming big, not compromising, and following your passion. That’s all terrific advice, but not nearly as important as the nuts and bolts of four make-or-break financial moves every college grad needs to make…

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debt, home loans · May 20, 2015

Four Expensive Home Buying Mistakes

When it comes to big-ticket purchases, it gets no bigger than buying a home. That makes it seriously important to avoid costly mistakes. Here are four expensive home-buying mistakes I want you to steer clear of.

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credit cards, home loans, investing, saving · April 22, 2015

4 Signs You Should Rent Not Buy

I am a big believer in home ownership, but only if it makes financial sense. If you answer yes to any of these questions you are better off renting: Is there any chance you would want to move within five…

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car loans, retirement, saving · April 15, 2015

The Two Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Buying a Car

If you lack the cash to buy a car free and clear, you really need to hear me out on the two worst financing moves you can make.

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saving, student loans · January 11, 2015

Approved: White House Proposal for Universal Access to College

President Obama has announced a plan that would pay for 100% of the tuition for anyone who wants to attend a community college and can commit to remain on course to graduate from the two-year program in three years and…

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home loans · December 14, 2014

Suze Orman’s Practical Real-Estate Portfolio

By CANDACE JACKSON THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Dec. 11, 2014 The personal finance expert’s holdings are in places like New York, the Bahamas and South Africa The Plaza Hotel’s most prized apartments offer sweeping views of New York’s Central Park.

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debt, student loans · November 23, 2014

Attention Student Loan Borrowers: Can You Pass my Repayment Test?

I fear many student loan borrowers are flunking out when it comes to choosing the right repayment plan. Here’s a quick quiz to test your repayment smarts: You have about $29,000 in federal student loans.

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credit cards, debt, saving, student loans · October 21, 2014

No Student Debt? Great, But You’re Still Being Dragged Down by the Student Debt Crisis.

If one were to ask me what I think is the most dangerous threat to our economy, the answer is very simple: STUDENT LOANS. As I write this we have more than $1.2 trillion of student loan debt.

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