Money Management

Monthly tips for consumers and small-business owners.

Cutting Wedding Costs
June is wedding season, but if you’re only starting to plan ahead for your own future nuptials, know that the price can be steep.

Great Gifts for Grads
June is graduation time, an important rite of passage for the young. One-third of all Americans typically give at least one graduation gift at this time of year.

Smart Steps in Renting a First Apartment
This summer, many young adults will be taking the monumental step of renting their first apartment. Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) offers some advice on getting the right start.

Is Now a Good Time to Refinance?
Interest rates often fall during tough economic times. That’s good news for homeowners who would like to shave a few dollars off their monthly mortgage payments by refinancing their mortgage loan.

Is Bankruptcy the Right Choice?
During the current economic recession, many have lost their jobs, seen their credit lines cut, or experienced other serious financial misfortunes. When the bills pile up and times become desperate, many people begin to question whether declaring bankruptcy is a viable option.

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