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Don’t Let These Financial Blunders Leave Your Wallet Empty Financial Literacy Month Is A Good Time To Get Your Fiscal House In Order... To err is human, but when mistakes affect your pocketbook it’s...

When it comes to women and money, there is some good news, says Lance Drucker, ChFC, CLU, a veteran financial professional. On average, women are more independent and financially literate than ever before,...

The practice of issuing payroll on prepaid cards has substantially grew in the past 5 years. Companies such as McDonald's and Taco Bell are known to pay some employees this way. Too bad, many employees are...

Over $5 billion is raised each year via online sites catered to crowdfunding. People seeking financial help with worthy causes such as medical bills, small business start-ups, and college tuition are the type...

We all aspire to become millionaires. When we talk about "getting money," we often associate $1 million as the target goal. Why $1 million? Why not $100 million or $1 trillion? It's probably because we know...

Without support and mandates from Congress, the IRS is having a difficult time trying to combat the tax fraud issues that plague the state of Florida. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there are two...

 True job security is becoming a myth. In recent years, a compilation of studies from the U.S Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal that about 20,000 people lose their job every day. Many of...

Before you use a program or online service to prepare your tax return, you may want to check the fine print and make sure you're getting what you pay for. Intuit's popular TurboTax Deluxe Edition recently...

With a new year comes new priorities. For 2015, however, a main priority should be is to get your finances in order. One way to cleverly maintain a firm grip on how much you spend and what you save, is...

Christmas is over and it's time to get rid of that ugly holiday sweater. Traditionally, December 26 is known for great shopping deals or tons of givebacks. This is the day people make store returns,...

It's almost 2015 and with the new year comes tax time! As law-abiding tax paying citizens, we often look to tax professionals to prepare our tax returns and ensure that we receive the best refund possible....

By: Jasmine York, contributing writer If you’re the type of person who can’t seem to figure out exactly where all your money goes after each paycheck - or maybe you want to stop living paycheck to...

Nearly half of all American women, no matter their background, share a fear that may seem odd given the wealth of some: They are afraid of losing their financial independence, otherwise known as “Bag Lady...

By: C. Ernie Nivens (www.nivenswealth.com)   For most children in America, the holiday season is a wonderful time, with tasty treats, vacation from school, and plenty of toys and gifts that seem to...

Yes. It is almost tax time and one of the main concerns for tax payers is the amount of their refund. So, how can someone maximize their refund? Well, the two simplest ways to do that hasn't changed in many...

Black Friday is approaching. As consumers prepare for the whirlwind shopping experience, their main goal is to cop the best deals or discounts. To help locate the best retailers with the best deals, personal...

Middleton, New York is the latest town to sell Tuesday's nights Mega Millions ticket. The drawing was for a whopping $321 million. The lucky person purchased the winning ticket, matching all six numbers...

"More than 40 million young Americans now carry well over one trillion dollars in total student loan debt; with many only three years removed from graduation finding themselves in default at staggering rates,"...

  By: Jasmine York, contributing writer (@jasminethewriter)   Making a budget can be tricky, especially when someone’s not sure about the percentage of their income they should be...

  By: Jasmine York, contributing writer / @jasmineyorkthewriter   Taalat and Tai, the husband and wife duo pioneering the blog across social media entitled His and Her Money, which...

  By: Jasmine York, contributing writer   Although investing at any age is an advantage, it’s not the best idea to wait until your 40s to start thinking about building a nest egg. In...

The unemployment rate, especially for African-Americans, continues to dip instead of improve. Simply put, there are millions of Americans out of jobs. Although there are companies who post advertisements...

  The debt accumulated by student loans is a big deal. In fact, the federal government has even took recent action and implemented new payback options for parents and students. Other agencies and...

  By: Jasmine York, contributing writer   Many of us dream of becoming a millionaire. But, how do we make that shift from dreamland to achieving financial success? Below are four habits...

The idea of getting your credit score up always seems like a daunting task.  Even though credit repair services are available, consumers should not kill their credit score because there is an "easy" way to...

  Ever wondered why your insurance premiums were so high??   Not sure if it was due to the number of losses or from car accidents.  Although, your losses do account for a large portion of those...

  School is in and, for many college kids, this will mark their first time ever having a roommate. The roommate experience is as much as fun as it seems, but it can also come with empty pockets and...

  via CareerBuilder.com ...   What is a Check Cashing/Payment Processing Scam? Fraudulent companies will send out phony job positions such as "Accounts Receivable Clerk," "Finance...

  Fair Issac Corp., the company who created the FICO score, will be implementing a new scoring metric in the upcoming months. The new changes will turn a lot of consumers into happy campers. This...

  Do you want to know your FICO score?  Do you want to find out what it is for FREE?  Well, we've learned of a non-traditional way to obtain your score.   As you know, each of the...