Financial Resource of the Week – www.SmartAboutMoney.org

Smart About Money provides helpful tips and online resources to those needing guidance and advice regarding personal finances.

The site provides information regarding topics such as Major Life Events, Health and Family, Starting Off Right, Major Purchases, Crisis and Emergencies along with a multitude of other resources. Continue reading “Financial Resource of the Week – www.SmartAboutMoney.org” »

Credit Card Debt and Your Financial Future

Credit Card Debt

2010 is nearly half over and already this year we’ve seen many changes to the credit card industry. The biggest change came with the largest sweeping reform of the industry via the Credit Card Reform Act of 2010.

While the Credit Card Reform Act is designed to assist consumers from being misled on statements or inappropriately given increases to interest rates without proper notification, the Act is unable to change or help people develop better spending habits. Continue reading “Credit Card Debt and Your Financial Future” »