Experts agree that housing is coming back across the US as homes have begun reclaiming some of the value they lost during the housing crash.  The recovery has returned value to homes of all size and style, but the most impressive turnaround has to be for what is arguably the country’s most famous dwelling – The White House.

If you’re contemplating any big purchases this year, planning ahead can get you discounts on items that stores are slashing prices for because of the time of year.  The holiday season has everyone buying gifts for each other so take the time now to plan ahead for your household purchases.

One of the ways to avoid taking on extra debt is to develop a strategy for improving your current debts.

We shouldn’t adapt to a financial plan completely outside our nature, but some generic budgeting habits can help us reach our goals.

If you’ve committed to saving a few extra dollars in the New Year, you’ve probably considered bringing your lunch to work, cancelling any ongoing subscriptions you no longer need, or simply setting a concrete amount to put away for yourself.

Last week we had an interview with Susan Misner of GoldenGirlFinance.com and discussed the importance of financial education for women.  As today’s financial services and tax laws constantly evolve, financial matters are becoming increasingly complex.

Born out of a desire to help smart women take control of their finances, Golden Girl Finance has become an entrepreneurial success with its mission to inspire, motivate, engage, and support women into taking control of their financial futures.

Many of us choose to make New Year’s resolutions, often revolving around eating healthier, feeling happier, or being honest with what we want out of life.  Financial resolutions are just as important following an expensive holiday season, and are much easier to follow through with than we may think.

2012 has been a rollercoaster ride and we’ve witnessed many things, including: the power of virality in Kony 2012, the discovery of the Higgs boson particle, (another) NHL lockout, Felix Baumgartner’s space jump, Obama’s reelection, and more.