I recently read in a news article the cost of raising a child is now as high as the cost of owning a Ferrari. That’s $235,000 for the average middle-class family, before they send the kid to college.

This is a guest contribution from Bill Hazelton, CEO of Credit Card Assist where he provides tips, news and advice on credit cards, balance transfers, rewards programs and all things credit-related. While it’s not yet officially the end of free checking, consumers are finding it harder and harder to find banks that will waive fees …

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Evidently, the only thing worse than being broke is to suddenly become wealthy.

When I was younger, most Americans took the future seriously. Now, it seems like people are living for today and neglecting the future.

One common thread between most people who are floundering financially, is that they don’t keep track of their finances. People can’t improve their financial lives, unless they know where their money is going.