For some, saving money for a child’s or grandchild's college education seems nearly impossible. Before you give up the battle, however, consider this: A high school graduate will earn an average annual income of $26,416. A college graduate will earn
Living through a volatile economic period can be very stressful. While there are countless issues for families to be concerned with, there are still many very important financial-related matters that they can manage independently, regardless of economic c
Rollovers: In general, a rollover is the movement of funds from one retirement savings vehicle to another. You may want, or need, to make a rollover for any number of reasons -- your employment situation has changed, you want to switch investments, or you
In these uncertain economic times, knowing where to place your retirement money where it can grow and stay safe is keeping too many people up nights. Some are even deciding to forego a financial institution and are stashing their money in their mattress,
It is extremely important to know that your credit behavior can have good or bad consequences for your future, and it is therefore your personal responsibility to make sure that you understand all aspects of what constitutes good versus bad credit.
An elegant equation is the simplest path to a solution. Microsoft plus Year Up equals unlimited opportunities. Microsoft and Year Up have come together in an effort to close the digital divide.
With interest rates on adjustable, interest-only, or “option” mortgages rapidly increasing, more and more homeowners are unable to make their monthly mortgage payment. And with so many mortgages scheduled to reset, thousands of Chicago home
As the real estate market undergoes one of the most upsetting turnovers in the history of the free world, aspiring homeowners are silently grieving and burying the dream that, apparently, will never come true – homeownership.
If you are like many people who receive an income-tax refund check, before you know it – the money’s gone. Unfortunately this year there is no additional lump sum stimulus rebate check to follow the normal IRS refund.
We know it’s important, just a bit tougher to do these days. Regular contributions to a retirement savings account, such as an employee 401(k), can be difficult when the bigger priority is stretching your dollar.
