While it may seem like the safest ways to pay your bills, check writing has been subject to an increase in fraudulent activity over the past several years.

Most of us want to lower our income tax bills, and, with a little bit of planning, there are ways to do so. Here are common expenses you can itemize on your Form 1040 tax return, using Schedule A, to help reduce your income tax payments:

Debit cards are the happy medium between cash and credit cards – you get the convenience of carrying a card without the risk of overspending. If you've never used a debit card before, or are thinking about trying them out, here are our top seven reasons you should give it a try.

Financing a New (Or New-to-You) Car When it comes to financing and loans, people spend a lot of time talking about mortgages, personal loans, and even student loans. But what about auto loans?

Over a decade ago, talk show host Oprah Winfrey presented her viewers and fans with an 8-step program for debt management. It was designed to get people thinking about their debt, taking control of it, and eventually eliminating their debt altogether.

Ah, the calm after the storm of the holidays. Gifts have been given, parties attended, and your stomach filled to the brim with delicious treats and sweets. It’s all great and wonderful...

If debt is a constant and worrying presence in your life, what measures are you taking to change your current financial situation? If nothing is your answer, you might want to consider these five easy steps to start alleviating the stress that debt can create in your life. 

Why wait and save to buy something when you can borrow money today and pay it back later? That's the question many consumers contemplate when making purchases. Combine this attitude with easily-accessible borrowing options and it's no wonder why many find themselves spending their way into debt.

Are you having trouble paying your bills when they are due? Does the problem seem to be overwhelming? If you're deep in debt, here are some actions you may take to improve your financial situation.

Your home is your biggest asset. Memories have been made there, investments have been undertaken, and time and energy have been put into making it what it is today.

With spring approaching, home-related spring cleaning and repairs are on the docket for many homeowners. As you gear up for your upcoming home improvements, questions regarding home equity lending may arise.