Family : Finance Resources

If recent statistics are correct, Helen isn't the only college student who's having trouble with credit card debts. An estimated two-thirds have credit cards. About one in ten undergraduate students are carrying a balance of $7,000 or more! We'll use Helen's question to examine her situation as well as how all of us can use credit wisely.

CreditGUARD of America

Non-profit credit counseling agency provides debt counseling and educational resources on credit management, debt collection and money management.

Divorce and Family Finances

Unfortunately, so many families are splitting that guidelines are needed for that form of family. When a family has split, what would be an equitable financial plan? How big a piece of the husband's income pie should go to the household occupied by two growing children with their mother, and how big a piece for him? Should he budget for enough bedrooms to accommodate his children if and when they visit? Or should he cut the biggest pieces of the income pie for his children and wife, under the theory that he can live in one room? What should his eating out budget be if he has no kitchen and works 10 hours a day? What should the mother with children's food budget be if she does not have a job? How should the rents pie be cut? 60-40? 70-30? 50-50?

Getting Out of Debt and Saving Money

Getting out of debt and saving money are two important financial ideas that, really, go hand in hand. The fact of the matter is that, just by getting out of debt, you are already saving money. ...

How to Save Money on Utilities

There are a variety of ways that you can save money on utilities. Whether it is electricity, natural gas, telephone service, or Cable TV, there are more often than not some relatively painless t...

How to Save Money When Buying a House

A house is, generally speaking, the most costly investment that a person or that a family will make. Because of this, it is especially important to do your homework before buying a house. You w...

How to Save Money When Buying a New Car

For most people, an automobile will be the second most expensive investment that they will make, after their house. For those who rent, buying a new car will be the most expensive investment tha...

MoneyGuide for Parents from The Children's Mutual

Information and useful tips about the financial and health benefits that are there to help you care for your child.

One Income Living in a Two Income World

But even with additional part-time incomes, the families on our street don't make the money that statistics claim we'll need to adequately raise our kids.But raise them successfully, we will!So, what's the secret to "one income living in a two income world?"Actually, there are several easy tricks:

Paying Off Holiday Bills

Paying Off Holiday BillsThe Dollar Stretcherby Gary Foremangary@stretcher.comMany people dread January. That's when the bills come due for all the gifts and holiday partying. According to...


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