Felix Tarcomnicu
Contributor, ResumeOK.com
With so many Americans falling below the threshold of what is considered a "good" credit score, you can clearly see that credit repair can lead to a very lucrative career.
Joanne Goldblum
Founder and Executive Director, National Diaper Bank Network
There's a common myth that people are forced into poverty because they squander their money on consumer goods. The fact is that it's harder to buy food, heat your home and put clothes on your children's backs than it used to be.
Neale Godfrey
Author, mother and Chairman of Children's Financial Network, Inc.
If you don't have a will, you're not alone. Nobody likes to think of all the negative scenarios that could interrupt or significantly change our lives, but we have to -- especially if you have children.
Steven Abernathy and Brian Luster
Principals, The Abernathy Group II
While following a suitability standard instead of fiduciary standard may be within the scope of the law, wouldn't it be better to work with people, who are, unquestioningly, working to serve your interests and not sell you products or make money off the transactions in your accounts?
Michael Farr
President and majority owner, Farr, Miller & Washington, LLC
The Fed's chosen course of action comes with a cost. We expect continued lackluster economic growth for the next several quarters.
Mark Steber
Chief Tax Officer, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
One of the biggest tax law changes this year is a new method for computing the Home Office Deduction. So if you set up shop at home, you'll want to read on.
John D. Rogers
President and Chief Executive Officer, CFA Institute
To build an enduring investment business takes more than brains and toughness. Success starts with values that clients care about most -- starting with trust.
Katy Wolk-Stanley
Blogger, The Non-Consumer Advocate
Frugality is mostly about your attitude. Being satisfied with less expensive options, enjoying free and almost free entertainment and keeping as far away from the Joneses as humanly possible.
Terry Savage
Nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and markets
When the president signed the student loan deal restoring lower rates for student loans, there was agreement and applause. The politicians should stop patting themselves on the back. The problem still looms large: $1 trillion in outstanding student loans
Janelle Brandon
Library marketing professional, wife, mother, writer/blogger and birth worker
It was all a game to me. I was too big to fail. Until I started to get late and overdue notices from my student loan and credit card companies.
David Geller
CEO and co-founder, GV Financial Advisors; Author, 'Wealth & Happiness: Using Your Wealth to Create a Better Life'
Fear can be a powerful motivator. Creating fear by focusing on the negative and then offering a solution to the impending catastrophe could be an effective method for a broker to gain new clients.
Katie Aune
Alumni relations & development professional; Travel writer
At first glance, it may seem close to impossible to save enough money to travel for an extended period of time, but it can be easier than you think if you are willing to make some short-term sacrifices with an eye toward your long-term goal.
Mark Steber
Chief Tax Officer, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
An often overlooked employer benefit is ?a tax return credit available to businesses who hire qualified vets before December 31, 2013.
Manisha Thakor
Founder/CEO, MoneyZen Wealth Management LLC
My personal finance mantra is "simply your finances, simplify your life." In the spirit of enabling you to focus on what brings you the most joy in life, here are four simple steps you can use to begin to craft an investment plan for your unique circumstances.
Chelsea Fagan
Senior Writer at Thought Catalog
It's like waiting a minute and thinking about whether or not you really need those Mentos at the cash register, except the Mentos cost $500, and you don't even have that in your savings account right now.
Neale Godfrey
Author, mother and Chairman of Children's Financial Network, Inc.
This is a great time to reinforce your kid's money lessons. Let's get back-to-basics. Start by helping them make a spending budget for the two major back-to-school categories of supplies and clothing.