How Birth Order can Affect Your Finances
Gina Roberts-Grey/FOXBusiness.com via Bankrate.com
24 February 2012 

Learn how your birth order can affect your credit worthiness and finances.

Late on your credit card bill? Your auto could be seized
Sheryl Nance/CreditCards.com
9 February 2012

The backlash against big banks and their high fees put credit unions on the radar screens of many new customers. But if you're thinking of taking out an auto loan or applying for a credit card with your credit union, be sure to understand all the ins and outs or that relationship could quickly head south.

Want your personal budget in order? Here are tips to help you reach your financial freedom in 2012
Alicia Smith, anchor/WXYZ-TV (ABC/Detroit)
17 January 2012

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) - Many people are resolving to get their ducks in a row financially this year.  They’re sick of always having more money going out versus what’s coming in. So, to help get our financial house in order in 2012, Action News talked with GreenPath Financial Wellness .

State by state bankruptcy statistics, 2005-2011
Interactive map shows Chapter 7, Chapter 13 filings by state, jurisdiction
Susan Ladika/CreditCards.com
13 January 2012

Bankruptcy filings dropped a steep 12 percent in 2011, and while some experts attribute it to more cautious consumer spending and a decline in credit card debt, others say that we're just running out of people who can benefit from filing.

It's time to rebuild your credit score
Susan Tompor/Detroit Free Press
5 January 2012

Getting out of debt is one of the more popular New Year's resolutions. And frankly, rebuilding credit should be at the top of the list in 2012. Too many credit scores took fairly big hits during the recession, as people paid bills late or not at all.

Avoid financial disaster by being prepared
Sara Gilbert/The Coloradoan (Fort Collins, CO)
3 December 2011 

One good thing about the current economic downturn is more people desire to do a better job of managing their money. 

Keep stress, spending in check this holiday season
Sara Gilbert/The Coloradoan (Fort Collins, CO)
19 November 2011

It is one week until the official start of the 2011 holiday shopping season. Retailers will be out of the chutes early this year with some stores opening on Thanksgiving or starting their Black Friday sales in the wee hours of Black Friday.

Tips for refinancing your home
Star Telegram (Fort Worth,TX)
18 November 2011

Thinking about refinancing?

-If you plan to refinance, first get a free copy of your credit report to make sure there are no mistakes on it. See www.creditreport.com.

Stay out of debt this holiday season
KGWN-TV - CBS 5/Cheyenne, WY
17 November 2011

According to a study done by Accenture, 44 percent of all Americans will be shopping on Black Friday.  Many of which will accumulate debt that is difficult to pay off.  However, there are a few ways to stay out of debt when purchasing gifts this season.

New rules aim to simplify refinancing for troubled homeowners
Susan Tompor/Detroit Free Press
10 November 2011

If you are a troubled homeowner hoping to refinance, pay attention next Tuesday as details come out on a new federal program that could make it easier starting in late December or early in 2012.