The Financial Beat

Health Insurance in America is in a crisis!  And while our politicians argue about the best ways to fix it, 47 million Americans remain without health insurance.  If you are one of these millions of Americans without health insurance, I urge you to find a way to obtain health insurance for you and your family.

I know health insurance is expensive, but being without health insurance can be even more expensive.  Medical expenses are generally considered to be Read the rest of this entry »

Budgeting Software is one of the most powerful tools you can use today to manage your money properly.  Whether your goal is to pay off your debt, save more money, or simply make your money go farther, creating and using a budget is the surest way to accomplish your financial goals.  A good budget can help you eliminate wasteful spending, and help you make sure that every dollar is working for you.

If you try to manage your money without a budget, you virtually guarantee Read the rest of this entry »

How to get out of debt is a question being asked by lots of people these days. Getting out of debt sounds like a great idea to just about anyone.  I mean, who doesn’t like the idea of eliminating their debt and being debt free?  But if you’re like most people, your first reaction when you think about getting out of debt is something like, “Sure, it sounds great, but it’s easier said than done.”

While I agree that getting out of debt isn’t necessarily easy, I can show you how to get out of debt faster than you might imagine. Read the rest of this entry »