Money Management Tips

If you're good with numbers and people, you may be thinking about starting a tax preparation service. You don't have to be an accountant or CPA to prepare taxes, however you must be intimately familiar with federal and state tax laws. If you are not, consider taking a course through H&R Block to get you up to speed. Or spend a few... more »

If you are ready to get help with your personal financial planning, you should know that there are many options and ways to obtain it. From learning to do it yourself to getting professional backing, what you do and how you do it depends on many factors, including your level of comfort with the topic. Before you decide which way is... more »

One of the most important, yet neglected life skills that everyone must deal with is money management. Schools strive to teach children reading and math from an early age, but even high school seniors may never have had a single class dealing with basic financial skills. As a result, many people end up playing catch-up with their... more »

Budgeting is the best strategy for managing money. For the consumer or family, the budget is a tool for managing household expenses. For the organization, the development of a budget is much more political. A budget contains the priorities of the organization for spending. Individuals and families can learn some principles of money... more »