You work hard to earn your money and look forward to logging on and checking your savings online after payday. So you need to make sure it’s you that gets to spend that money. Keeping your online accounts secure while still being able to easily access them is a difficult balance. Most times it starts with a good password. » Read More

Sit back, relax and imagine your financial dreams. Chances are, you’ve a general idea about where you want to be. Yet, try turning those dreams into reality, and suddenly the path is shrouded in mystery. Is it because your goals for financial stability are too broad? Are you too focused on the end result? » Read More

“So, tell me about yourself…” Whether at a networking event or in an interview, we’ve all been asked this question. At first, it’s not daunting. You know you better than anyone, right? You might think: “There’s no way I can mess this up! Ask me something tough, like what’s my favorite food. After all, I like pizza AND crab rangoon so much. How could I decide?” » Read More

Despite a year-end rally for the COUNTRY Financial Security Index, Americans are still on thin ice financially. Our newest survey shows one in three couldn’t go any amount of time without a paycheck before resorting to skipping bill payments. Yet, the average length of unemployment is more than nine months. That’s enough to stress anyone’s savings! » Read More

We’ve all seen the “Top Ten Ways to Cut Costs” articles that invariably appear this time of year. Some offer useful and basic tips (buy generic). Other suggestions are more challenging (buy a new home with energy-saving features). So which ones are worth a serious look? » Read More

It seems like everyone has a financial resolution this year. Whether it’s paying off credit card debt, or simply dining out one less time a week, we can all use a little help in tracking our goals and finding some motivation. Here are a few online tools to keep you accountable this year! » Read More

The holiday season isn’t quite over, even though your wallet might wish it was. If you’re still trying to decide on plans for New Year’s Eve but are worried about the cost, here are a few ways to ring in 2012 on a budget. » Read More

The holidays are many things. In between shopping and baking cookies, we can sometimes forget they’re also a charitable time. Although we’re nearing the end of the season, if you’re still hoping to make a holiday donation, it’s not too late. » Read More

Earlier this week, we asked our Facebook followers just how much they were planning to spend on holiday gifts. More than 60% expected to spend more than $500. According to the National Retail Federation, that’s about right! Its annual holiday survey also showed shoppers will spend more than $500 on gifts for friends and family. » Read More

Last Friday, millions abstained from sleep to hit the stores early. A record 226 million shoppers over Thanksgiving weekend spent a record $52.4 billion! In the quest for the biggest savings, many opened a store credit card for an added discount. On the surface, the deal might seem too good to pass up, but is it really? » Read More