Personal finance seminars: Beware of fraudsters
Many personal finance seminars offer valuable educational information. However, those that make outlandish promises of financial freedom are typically run by scammers.
How to choose a financial adviser
How do you find the right financial adviser? That depends--on your goals, your needs, your personality and the style of the adviser you choose.
Fiscal fitness: Choosing a credit counselor
Living paycheck to paycheck? Worried about debt collectors? If this sounds familiar, you may want to consider the services of a credit counselor.
Q&A: Achieving your financial goals
No more than 20 percent of your monthly gross income should be devoted to debt outside your mortgage. That would include car loan, boat loan, credit cards, etc.
Q&A: Financial feelings vs. financial realities
Many older people don't feel secure unless they have far more money than they need. Younger people err on the opposite side. A financial planner can help set realistic goals.
