Get statements and receipts in the mail much? That was a trick question. Listen up, it’s time to get up off the couch and tackle that pile of bills and receipts setting up camp on your coffee table. It’s the only way to win the paper (and email) war, and become king or queen of [...]
Did you miss the airing of the 4th annual Financial Literacy & Education Summit yesterday? The event, co-hosted by Visa Inc. and The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, aired via webcast Monday, April 19, 2010 and was a great success. And good news — you can still catch it via on-demand video.
Each year, the Summit [...]
Tax season is here, and so are tax returns. If you filed income taxes, you might be waiting for that check in the mail, thinking about what to buy. I hate to burst your bubble but tax refunds aren’t gifts so much as money you’ve lent to the federal government over the last year, interest-free. [...]
Some types of long-term debt can actually help your finances. Why? Because they increase in value over time. Continually throwing clothes or trips on a credit card when you really can’t afford them is likely to do just the opposite — hurt your finances and lower your credit score. Read on to find out about [...]