Credit rebuilding: Join the club!
ST. PETERSBURG — Having good credit matters. Creditors use credit-scoring systems…
Money
Affording Fido: A cost checklist for a new pet
BY JASON ALDERMAN Premium food, state-of-the-art veterinary care and creature comforts…
Crowdfunding and taxes: What you should know
By Jason Alderman Crowdfunding – the online method of raising money from people around…
Debt and the deceased: How should spouses and heirs proceed?
BY JASON ALDERMAN If your loved one died leaving significant debt behind, would you know…
Is your teen ready for a summer job?
BY JASON ALDERMAN For many teens, there’s nothing more exciting than receiving the…
Involving kids in family vacation planning
BY JASON ALDERMAN Family vacations produce memories for a lifetime, but they can also…
Starting Roth IRAs for your grandkids
BY JASON ALDERMAN Many grandparents go above and beyond to offer financial help to adult…
How to avoid an online vacation rental scam
BY JASON ALDERMAN Imagine renting a home on a beautiful beachfront from a trusted…
Making sure loved ones are prepared for their retirement years
BY JASON ALDERMAN What if a sudden, debilitating illness, fraud or economic downturn…
Getting serious? Five important money questions to ask
BY JASON ALDERMAN Valentine’s Day is often a time to reflect on your relationship,…
Financial literacy and U.S. Teens: Global study offers path for improvement
BY JASON ALDERMAN A first-time global financial literacy study shows that the keys to…
Considering life without owning a car
BY JASON ALDERMAN Most baby boomers couldn’t envision their early adult years…
Pros and cons of reverse mortgages
By Jason Alderman Over the last decade, reverse mortgages have been marketed as an easy…
Resetting your life for retirement
BY JASON ALDERMAN The phrase “downsizing for retirement” is popular with Baby…
Yours, mine and ours: Planning stepfamily finances
BY JASON ALDERMAN The Pew Research Center reports (http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/) that…
Planning a home remodel that actually pays off
By Jason Alderman There was a time when contractors building McMansion-style home…
Affordable housing opportunities, part 2
This week’s column continues the discussion about affordable housing opportunities…
Affordable housing opportunities
City of St. Petersburg Housing Assistance Loan Programs & Homes for Sale ST.…