How much do you owe in student loans? Do you know?

The amount college students borrow is skyrocketing. The current Administration is offering students a chance to consolidate their federal student loans, but that isn’t the problem.…

Find a Penny, Pick It Up…

Last week, I heard an intriguing story on American Public Media—about a runner who has found spare change on the ground nearly every day for 33…

What’s Happening to Bank Fees?

Thanks to a new rule that requires banks to charge retailers a lower fee for debit card transactions, you will probably see more fees on your…

Go to School on School Expenses

Your kids’ backpacks are bulging, your after-school schedule is filled to the brim. But…your checkbook is nearly empty. Yes, school begins with a bang–or sticker shock–every…

How Do Your Bills Compare?

Do you think your utility and internet bills look expensive, but you just shrug and assume everyone has high utilities? Check out what U.S. consumers in…

Skimping on College Textbooks?

This is an excerpt from an article by Alexis Mattera, which appeared at http://www.scholarships.com, August 12… …According to survey conducted by the U.S. Public Interest Research…

U.S. Debt Is Downgraded

For the first time in history, Standard & Poor’s downgraded the U.S. debt. That means Treasury bonds are not rated AAA, but AA. It’s not a…

Hard to Imagine U.S. Debt? Here’s a Picture

When we talk about trillions of dollars, it’s hard to imagine exactly how that stacks up. Well, check out a visual rendition at http://usdebt.kleptocracy.us/

Are Entrepreneurs Adding Jobs in Your Town?

Entrepreneurs are an optimistic bunch. A recent study by the Kauffman Foundation reveals that about 3 million jobs are created annually by start-up businesses. They might…

Fed’s First-Ever Press Conference Is A Signal?

The Federal Reserve is always in the news these days–but typically after the fact. That is, after a Fed decision is made. Today, the Fed made…