Category Archives: Budgeting & Saving

Are You Part of the Savings Slump?

According to the Commerce Department, Americans’ personal savings rates are minus 1%, the worst savings rate since the Great Depression. Read the Associated Press story here: http://news.lycos.com/dynamic/stories/L/LOW_SAVINGS?SITE=LYCOS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT If you’re one of the many Americans with a shrinking (or non-existent) savings … Continue reading

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Budgeting for Beginners

Want to get control of your finances but don’t know where to begin? The free online calculator at CNNMoney.com can get you started on the path to a balanced budget. http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/budget101/budget_101.jsp

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