I’ve often pondered is it better for me to use cash or credit in my day-to-day life.   My dad has always used cash or check.  My mom loves to swipe the card.  Many share my parents views on these, but it is hard to determine which is better. Carrying cash makes you a target [...]

Situation Monday Hard times fall on the best of us.  An unexpected bill or major life event can significantly change a person’s financial situation overnight. Banks are legendary for tightening up funds when people need them the most.  When that occurs people turn to family and friends to financial assistance. Imagine this…a friend of yours [...]

This guest post is brought to you by The Digerati Life. Are you searching for easy techniques to eliminate your credit card debt? Let’s focus on a few basic strategies. If your debt starts getting out of control and you’re having a hard time keeping up with your payments, it can be quite a source [...]

One of the most important functions/pieces to a relationship is financial stability.  Finances have driven couples apart and caused several divorces.  Yes, love conquers all, but love doesn’t pay the rent or mortgage. Couples have to be able to openly discuss the finances. Couples need to agree to financial terms that work for both couples.  [...]

Talon Curtis was walking from the Post Office and found a check on the ground that read $357,959.55 in bold letters.  She immediately thought it was a gimmick.  However, she noticed it was a real check with a real signature.  Curtis contacted the local news company and the issuing bank.  She returned the check to [...]