As someone who has worked in the area of personal finance for decades I can verify that women do look at money differently than men. And that there are some tools that can make it easier for women to manage their financial affairs. So let’s look at some of those tools.

Whether you’re driving a hybrid compact or a SUV, most drivers are feeling the pain of higher gas prices. We won’t get into the causes or the politics of gasoline prices. That’s for economists, politicians and pundits.

Consumer debt is a taking a severe shape in the face of the global economy. In the US, near about every family carries $8000 credit card debt approximately on average. If you are in a similar situation then you can choose any one of the debt relief strategies given below:

It’s no secret that the housing bubble and recession of the last four years has caused financial heartache for many of us. One group that has been especially hard hit is the baby boomer generation.

You still hear the ads: Refinance, pay off all your credit card debt, and save $100′s per month. As home values decline nationally, however, cash-out refinances are becoming less viable, and their polar opposite, cash-in refinances are gaining popularity.

Back in 2001 at the non-profit organization Myvesta.org we held a contest and solicited the best cheap meals from people all cross the country. The resulting entries were combined into the Cheapmeals.com Cookbook.

You can turn around a bad financial situation…if you are willing to apply some bare bones business basics.

If you’re currently at college, there are all kinds of times when you may feel having a credit card could be useful. Whether it’s for that mini-vacation over spring break or summer, to give your cash flow a bit of a boost for your groceries shopping, or simply to cover the cost of socializing with friends, being able to borrow a bit of cash from time to time could really help.