(ARA) - As the new school year starts, teens will be diving into history, science, math and English lessons. One important subject they may not be learning about, however, is money management.  As the financial choices people must make in their lifetime become increasingly complex, teens need to learn how to navigate the financial world.   Michaela and Joshua are...

Myth: By cosigning a loan, I am helping a friend or relative. Truth: Be ready to repay the loan. The bank wants a cosigner for a reason - they don't expect the friend or relative to pay. Think with me for a moment. If debt is the most aggressively marketed product in our culture today, if lenders must meet...

A woman once visited a counselor to ask a question about her marriage. I have a funny feeling that you might not be especially impressed with the answer she was given. All the same, I'll take my chances. I think my shoulders are broad enough. I stand by the counselor's response 100%. The questioner (let's call her Jane) was married...

Bringing a baby into the world brings many responsibilities, one of which is the management of your finances. A baby and child will create many changes to your income and expenditures. By getting your finances in order early you can look forward to a bright future through parenthood where finances aren't a cause of stress or worry. Consolidate & reduce...