Debt Management Blog

Putting Your Bills on Autopilot: The Pros and Cons

By Mike Peterson / April 19, 2013

With the click of a single button, you can ensure that all of your bills are paid on time. You […]

By Mike Peterson / April 12, 2013

The official IRS deadline is nearly here (it’s April 15 – unless you’re planning to file for an extension), but

By Mike Peterson / April 1, 2013

You’ve probably heard the term “compound interest” before. But what is compound interest? Is it good, or bad? Do you

By Mike Peterson / March 20, 2013

Still waiting to file your 2012 income taxes? The deadline to file is April 15, so you’ve got time –

By Mike Peterson / March 15, 2013

You probably know by now that I’m a pretty big advocate of responsible credit card use. I don’t think credit

By Mike Peterson / February 27, 2013

Financial problems rarely happen overnight. In fact, if you know what to look for, you can spot money problems far

By Mike Peterson / February 20, 2013

What Everyone Should Know About “Zombie Debt” It’s been five years since that fateful day when you settled your outstanding

By Mike Peterson / February 18, 2013

Want to know how five steps to a better credit score could help you? You probably already know that less-than-perfect

By Mike Peterson / January 30, 2013

Credit card companies sometimes use rewards – things like airline miles, rewards points, and cash-back offers — as a way

By Mike Peterson / January 26, 2013

If one of your goals for this year is to pay down your credit cards, it’s hard to go wrong

By Mike Peterson / January 23, 2013

Maybe your new year’s resolution was to shop smarter or save more money. Maybe you’re planning a major 2013 budget

By Mike Peterson / December 25, 2012

The holiday season is here, and that means one thing: Parties. Chances are, you’re planning at least one holiday-themed party