Mike Peterson, Author at DebtGuru Credit Counseling and Debt Management Services

Sidestepping Overdraft Fees: Five Ways to Avoid Bank Fees

By Mike Peterson / February 28, 2014

It’s never a pleasant moment: That realization that your checking account is overdrawn and your account is getting hit with […]

By Mike Peterson / February 24, 2014

Sometimes we look at getting our finances right as one of those things on our to-do list. It tends to

By Mike Peterson / February 13, 2014

Are you ready for tax time? Are you sure? Every year, millions of Americans file their tax returns –

By Mike Peterson / January 28, 2014

If you’re like most people, you’ve heard of a credit card grace period – but you might not be totally

By Mike Peterson / January 24, 2014

Is it possible to “inherit” debt? What happens to your credit score if you pay off a decades-old debt? Are

By Mike Peterson / January 15, 2014

You went to the local big-box retailer to pick up a couple of very specific essentials. It should have been

By Mike Peterson / December 27, 2013

If you’ve ever tried to stick to a new budget or build up your savings account, you know that it’s

By Mike Peterson / December 24, 2013

Ever get the feeling that there aren’t any new ideas out there when it comes to frugal living and budgeting?

By Mike Peterson / December 13, 2013

Home ownership has long been considered a key component of the “American dream.” But for many folks, the reality of

By Mike Peterson / November 25, 2013

Practical Solutions to Money Problems If you read this blog even semi-regularly, you probably know that I tend to tackle

By Mike Peterson / November 21, 2013

You don’t have to be a millionaire to need professional money help. Just about everybody can benefit from some professional

By Mike Peterson / November 15, 2013

Being a parent is a full-time job — and it’s not an easy one, either. In addition to providing basic