Your current age is the first consideration for making sure you have enough for retirement if there’s no social security. Obviously, the younger you are, the more time you have to prepare– thus putting you in a better position.

Welcome to your My Money Tracker! A spreadsheet suite that will help you uncover the hidden secrets in your spending so you can get out of debt, manage your business, and create a solid plan for financial success.

For many, the word budget is a hard pill to swallow. It means the end of fun–no more going out with friends, or taking a weekend trip with the family. That budget is like a weight holding you down that prevents you from living your life.

Having more credit cards means having more options. These options can save you money as long as you use them wisely. By wisely I mean to reduce the cost of your debt ONLY, not for more spending. Apply for, and use these new cards for balance transfer, rewards, and to improve your credit score by increasing your available credit, which decreases your credit usage.

The mantra repeatedly used when you are thinking about buying a home: You need a 20 percent down payment. This percentage has been carefully drafted by the magical industry gods and is what most go by, right? However, people are beginning to question the accuracy, given today’s economy and overall industry.

I am quoted in Trulia’s Mortgage 101 round up! Check out my advice to first-time homebuyers, and other common questions explained.

When it comes to purchasing a home, it often sounds like real estate agents are speaking a foreign language. Therefore, here are some essential real estate terms to familiarize yourself with.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-FL, today announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would make it easier and less costly for an entrepreneur to start a new business. Buchanan’s “Support our Start-Ups Act” (H.R. 2524) would quadruple the amount of start-up costs small business owners can deduct from their federal income taxes, raising it from […]