A whopping $579.5 billion was spent on the holidays in 2012. And much of that spending was done using credit cards. The key is not to let holiday debt stick. Don’t allow yourself to get buried by that debt or spend the next year paying off the purchases from this holiday season.

This infographic from ConsolidatedCredit.org contrasts the amazing changes in the cost of education throughout the years. The average debt that a graduate today can expect is $25,000 and that entire 4-year education can cost $414,000. I know you know this is crazy but here is a personal story.

If you owe a debt to someone else and they cancel or forgive that debt, the canceled amount may be taxable. The following are the most commonly asked questions and answers about The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and debt cancellation…

Scott Bilker and National Affairs Reporter, Tom Fitzgerald, talk about tips for getting onto the Obamacare website on FOX News 5 DC.

This is incredible! I may have found a stable way to log into HealthCare.gov! Here is my story, and the secret. I have been trying to log into HealthCare.gov to compare my insurance options since I created my account on 8/22/13. I started back then because I wanted to get ahead of the curve, however, it never worked.

I saw this graphic on Facebook and was taken aback by how expensive this debt seems to be. However, doing the math reveals that the numbers are very misleading.

Live-4-Smiles is a community focused company, founded by Linda Schuler, that provides an opportunity for students to showcase their accomplishments through the use of banners. Linda is also an art teacher at Barnegat High School, and it is clear that she knows how to use her art skills in and out of the classroom.

I saw this question come up in a Dateline NBC piece on retirement. So here goes: You have an investment that delivers a 7% return each year. However, you are charged a 2% management fee. What is the real rate of return on your money?

This infogrpahic from OnlinePhDPrograms.com explains how sleep deprivation can lead to financial despair. So be ready to take a nap after checking it out. 😉

This video from myFICO: Are you (or someone you know) struggling with debt? This entertaining video helps you take a close look at how you got there, and will inspire you to take steps to get out of debt.