Photo Credit: [phil h] via Compfight ccMany Americans are struggling financially and splitting rent with a roommate may, for many, seem like a great way to save money… but is it really a good idea? There’s no doubt that living with someone, whether a friend, family member or spouse, can at times be challenging, but […]

If you missed out shopping on Black Friday, you likely didn’t miss much. Black Friday is traditionally seen as the best shopping day of the year, but recently Thanksgiving day and Cyber Monday have moved ahead in the best sales day category. Prices for electronics and video games actually tend to hit their lowest prices […]

The former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke was recently denied a mortgage when he and his wife tried to refinance their home. With mortgage rates still at historically low rates, Bernanke like many Americans, sought to take advantage of the current situation… but he was stopped dead in his tracks. But why?  Surely […]