With the average credit card balance over $6,000, consumer debt is a growing problem for many Americans., especially in an uncertain economy. Mounting debt can feel overwhelming, but it can be tackled. Forbes magazine outlines some strategies. (Photo: Creative Commons)
If you generally give generous financial gifts for your children or grandchildren, it presents a wonderful opportunity to engage and educate loved ones on money matters and family values while quietly contributing to their wellbeing. ShareSaveSpend explains.
Scammers steal $28 billion a year from Americans over 60, an AARP study estimated. The FBI says scams are growing more sophisticated, more prevalent, and especially preying on vulnerable older people. The AP reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Holiday spending can squeeze your budget, but freebies and cheapies can help offset costs. Knowing where to look can help you save on gifts, fun, travel, decor and entertaining. Fidelity financial explains.
Achieving financial security often requires making smart choices, but with a bewildering number of options for saving and investing, it’s hard to chose wisely. This article from Fortune helps clarify things for newbie investors. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Credit scores can be confusing and fraught with misinformation. Many people don’t know what actions can raise or lower their scores. And surveys show that many people have no idea of what their credit score is. U.S. News explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
You’ve scrimped and saved, but are you really ready to retire? How are you supposed to figure that out? Here are some helpful calculations that could help you decide whether you can actually take the plunge. From Kiplinger personal finance Newsletter. (Photo: Vlada Karpovic, via Pexels)
Some folks joke that they are “shopaholics,” but compulsive shopping is no laughing matter. Oniomania — the technical name for shopping addiciton, is a real and serious mental health concern. The Cleveland Clinic explains. (Photo: Daniel Kulinski, Creative Commons)
In fact, Jesus talked more about money than even heaven and hell. We should talk about it too, in a healthy, open way that is founded on biblical truth. Here are seven financial essentials from the Bible that can guide your family budgeting. From Lifeway.com. (Photo: SeniorLiving.Org)
Many Americans – correctly – worry about the future of Social Security as the rising number of retirees further strain its finances. What’s the real picture? What are the best and worst scenarios? How to prepare? Investopedia explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
