Two of the keys to financial success, especially in a couple's relationship, are knowledge and communication. This article focuses on the aspect of communication.

A general overview of the broad subject of personal finance broken down into four areas; security, stability, growth and protection & management.

Most of the time a "convenience fee" is applied to something that is actually saving the business or organization thousands, tens of thousands, even millions of dollars a year. Not only are they cutting costs but they are increasing revenue by socking you with another fee.

The average American family is now over $7000 in debt just on their credit cards. There are some techniques that can help you pay off your debt and do not require expensive loans, invasive credit checks, or expensive financial planners and accountants. You can also save on interest charges by paying off your debts in a certain order.

Telemarketers, junk mail, spam - constantly bombard us with credit card offers. This one pays one rate, that one pays another, no annual fees, rewards points. How can you avoid the traps?

Although the last few years have taken much wind out of the stock market's sails, maybe now is the time to be loading up on quality merchandise at a discount price.

How important were life rafts to the passengers of the Titanic? Learn how to build your own financial life raft.

Owning a small business can be a very rewarding experience. Or it can be an absolute nightmare if you don't operate your business properly. This article touches on two aspects of operating your corporation as a separate entity: Corporate Accounting and Corporate Minutes.

My Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde customer service experience. First they try their best to keep my business - good idea. Then when I no longer need their services, they poison the relationship - bad idea.

A simple sales call got me thinking. How much do you understand about how credit cards and interest rates work?

Step-by-step instructions for saving literally thousands of dollars in interest payments on a mortgage. The same techniques work for any loan or debt.

Just as any tool can be used for good or evil so can your credit cards. So what constitutes "good" use and "evil" use of credit cards?

Though mild in recent years, inflation can take a big bite out of any retirement plan or investment return. Find out what inflation is and how it will affect your investments in the future.

Two types of sales people, the self-serving and the customer-serving. Which do you think is most effective in the long run?

Most business people take for granted that you must know your customer's needs. But what about knowing what your competitors are up to? This is the story of a customer's gain and a company's loss.

How many SPAM emails do you receive each day? 100, 200, 300? The more active you are online the more SPAM you probably receive. Find out how I was able to tame a 300/day email barrage and separate the SPAM from the steak.

Does you car have a spirit? Mine does. It's an old highway patrol car with a lot of good miles still left in it and a few good stories, like this one.

Why does it seem as if the topic of finances is taboo. People are perfectly willing to sit and listen to a lecture, but when it comes to discussing the topic between themselves, most people are hesitant and almost shy with each other.

This true story illustrates why you must understand how the loan numbers work when borrowing money - or you could get ripped-off.

Income tax, property tax, sales tax, dividend tax, corporate tax, and all those "fees" which are really another name for taxes. So who pays all these taxes?

Quick payday or paycheck loans and title loan shops are appearing everywhere.  Are they legitimate financial services or semi-legit loan sharks?