Markets are easing cautiously into recovery but the recovery rate for many single women is still starker than that of married women.  According to the most recent census, the poverty rate for married women is 6.2%, as opposed to 21% for single women. Another disturbing financial trend is the rise of credit card default.  According [...]

Keeping a healthy relationship with your borrowing is key to your financial health, especially in tough economic times.  We’ve looked at saving for a big ticket item and buying your holiday gifts with your remaining paychecks for the year.  Now here are five simple ways to keep your credit cards under control. 1)  Check your [...]