How Ron Dealt with Debt: Bankruptcy

A heartbreaking, personal story from just one of the 1.4 million Americans who filed bankruptcy last year.

Consumer Financial Protection Agency Floundering

A new bill before Congress would establish a watchdog agency to oversee everything from credit cards to mortgage loans.

Should You Consider Debt Settlement?

Debt settlement, an industry plagued by controversy, promises to rid you of your debt. But is it worth the cost?

Free Budgeting Spreadsheets

There is no end to the list of budgeting spreadsheets you can find online, but for those with a copy of Microsoft Excel, here are a few budgeting spreadsheets you can download for free.

Help With Debt: Credit Counseling

If you need help getting out of debt, here’s where to find it.

Extended Car Warranties: 3 Things to Know

An extended warranty can provide protection against a budget-busting bill. But keep it in park until you understand what they do and how they work.

No Excuses! How To Get Started With Investing

Investing requires less money than you’d think. Here are a few tips to help anyone get started.

Tips for Applying for a Credit Card

When you’re shopping for credit cards, it pays to know which type of consumer you are.

Five Tips to Sell Your Home Fast

Five tips to sell your home in a horrible market.

Step One in Destroying Debts: Creating a Goal

Goal setting is the single most important thing you can do to reduce debt.

2010 Inflation Predictions

What’s it going to cost to gas up the car this year? How about health insurance? And are college costs going up? Let’s find out.

Contest: Win a 40″ HDTV From Money Talks News

Today we’re announcing the start of a new contest. The rules are simple, buy a copy of Stacy’s new book ‘Life or Debt 2010’ or follow us on Twitter and send out a tweet, and you’ll be entered to win a 40″ 1080P HDTV from Money Talks News!

Stacy Johnson on Miami Television Talking Life or Debt

Stacy appeared on NBC6 in Miami to talk about “Life or Debt: 2010”. Watch the interview on South Florida Today.

Credit Card Predictions for 2010

Seven predicted changes to the credit card industry coming in 2010.

2010 Predictions from Wall Street and Main Street: Stocks, Housing and Oil

Every year we sit down with the chief economist from Standard & Poors, and interview people like you, to get predictions from the year ahead. Here’s what we heard in 2009, as well as their predictions for 2010.

Places to Get Free or Cheap Textbooks

Textbooks can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to the cost of college, so it pays to know where you can find some for free and the rest for less.

3 Things to Consider Before Converting Your IRA to a Roth

2010 is the only year that special conversion rules apply when switching your IRA to a tax-free Roth IRA, but should you do it?

Free Long Distance, Faxes, Books and Music

You can find everything from long distance to music for free online (legally), provided you know where to look.

Making Money with Mobile

Wouldn’t you have liked to invest in Google back when it was still based out of a garage? Well… there’s a relatively new technology that just might be the next big thing.

The End of Free Checking?

While new regulations may mean the end of your bank’s free checking accounts, there are still ways to get free checking.

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