The need for financing is a critical and perennial concern for the owners of small businesses. Indeed, few things are as crucial to the health of a small business operation. Many small businesses are launched by the personal resources of their owners. But they can quickly reach the stage where the owner must look to [...]

For newlyweds, the first big financial decisions go beyond how to pay for the honeymoon and how to invest all those checks. They also involve starting a new household on solid ground financially. “Financial incompatibility is a primary reason for a significant number of failed marriages,” said Lee Bowman, National Coordinator for Community Affairs. “Achieving [...]

  No matter how old or young you are, there are some basic things you can do to better manage and protect your money. Here are recommendations from FDIC Consumer News. Comparison shop for financial services. Just as you would do for any major purchase, look at what is being offered by your bank and a [...]

As a teen, you’re beginning to make some grown-up decisions about how to save and spend your money. That’s why learning the right ways to manage money…right from the start…is important. Here are suggestions. Save some money before you’re tempted to spend it. When you get cash for your birthday or from a job, automatically [...]