Everybody agrees they need a budget. Here are simple steps to preparing a budget that works for you. A big reason that most people don’t do budgets is because they think it is too complicated and too hard to do. … Continue reading
Back in February 2010, Sheila Bair, then the head of the FDIC, wrote this very useful article on why savings were good for you — and your family: When John needed to repair his car’s transmission three years ago, he … Continue reading
Learn ways to eliminate clutter, organize accounts and streamline your money management. There are many reasons to organize and simplify your financial life. Eliminating clutter, saving time and reducing stress are surely among them. And here’s another motivating factor: Not … Continue reading
Before you go hunting for a new home, the FDIC has some things for you to think about. It’s all over the news: home prices are at historical lows, interest rates are super-low. So, the story goes, don’t miss out … Continue reading